Our People

Tim is an experienced business executive and joint owner of Sarah Group, operating businesses in the construction industry. He is a chartered accountant with an economics degree and an MBA and has been involved in business for 30 years. He lives and breathes the values of strong relationships, high quality solutions, and long-term sustainability. Tim is a Fellow of the Institute of Company Directors and an experienced company director, with experience in for-profit public company boards and for-purpose community service organisations.

Michael is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. He has been a Principal at Pitcher Partners for more than 30 years, specialising in advising family-owned businesses on commercial matters, finance, succession planning, and taxation. Michael was a Director and Chairman of the Wyndham Richardson Tertiary Students Care Trust and a Committee representative on several Sporting Clubs and Foundations. He is Chairman of AnglicareSA’s Finance Committee, having served as a member of that Committee for six years. He is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Director of several companies located in South Australia and Victoria. Michael also sits on an Advisory Board of a private equity fund located in the United States.

Rachel is an experienced property professional and Fellow of the Australian Property Institute. After more than 30 years of valuation and property advisory experience working for national and multinational firms, she was appointed Chief Valuer at Land Services SA in 2022. Her career experience covers both corporate and micro business, with her unique perspectives shaped by 26 years living in a regional community, where she started and grew several small businesses and chaired committees within both local government and community organisations. Rachel is a member of the UDIA SA Executive Council and immediate past Chair of Investigator College Inc.

Michelle is an accredited engineering executive with an Honours degree in Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration. Michelle is a Fellow of Engineers Australia and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, with more than 20 years’ experience in leadership and delivery of public works. Michelle has served as a non-Executive Director on several boards including Believe Housing Australia, Engineers Australia, Dial Before You Dig SA/NT, St Peter’s Collegiate Girls’ School and CSC Pty Ltd, and is the General Manager Natural and Built Environments at the City of West Torrens.

Carol is a project management professional and engineer. She has worked extensively in the water industry, including stints in the mineral and resources sector. She is currently positioned within the defence professional services arena. Carol also serves on the Council of Governors at St Peter’s College and in the Facilities Committee therein.

Grant has had a distinguished business and parliamentary career. He served as the Federal Member for Kingston from 1975 to 1983 and as a South Australian Senator from 1987 until his retirement in 2008. Throughout his time in Federal Parliament, Grant was involved in numerous committees and served as Chair of the Joint Statutory Parliamentary Committee on Corporations and Financial Services, overseeing ASIC and helping to reform Australia’s corporations’ law and financial services’ regulations. Grant is a business consultant, company director, and part-time Senior Member of the Commonwealth Government Administrative Appeals Tribunal. He is also involved in farming. Grant was appointed by the United Nations to its Panel of Eminent Persons to Combat Desertification and was awarded the Grand Cross, Order of Bernardo O’Higgins by the President of Chile for his contribution to international relations. He is the People’s Warden and Chairman of Parish Council, St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Kensington, and a member of Anglican Synod.

Derek had a long career with the large accounting and advisory firm, PriceWaterhouseCoopers. While most of his time was spent in Adelaide, he started his career in London and spent time with the firm in Singapore, Jakarta, and Eurasia. His specialty was financial reporting and auditing statutory financial reports, along with internal auditing, risk management, and corporate governance. Derek held several leadership roles with the firm. Since retiring, he has been undertaking consultancy work and sits on a number of not-for-profit boards. Derek has a master’s degree in philosophy, politics and economics, is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Grant is the Chief Executive Officer of the AnglicareSA Group, which includes its fully owned subsidiary housing company, Believe Housing Australia. Grant’s years of experience in finance, funds management and technology have seen him serve as an executive manager in a number of for-profit and not-for-profit organisations and he is involved in a number of state and national boards and committees. Grant joined AnglicareSA as Chief Financial Officer and General Manager, Corporate Services in July 2013 after almost six years as general manager of the National Anglican Funds Management Business in Melbourne. Prior to that, he worked for five years as the finance manager for the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide. Grant holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Adelaide, is a Certified Practising Accountant and Graduate Member of the AICD.

As the Executive General Manager of Housing Services for Believe Housing Australia, Stacey leads the strategic innovation and vision of the business as well as the tenancy and asset operational services to our tenants. With more than $40 million in homes under construction as part of a $100 million housing development pipeline over the next 10 years, the creation of new homes for those who need it is a passion for Stacey. Raised in community housing in the UK, Stacey understands firsthand that housing is fundamental for helping individuals and families transition from crisis, allowing them to build independence and wellbeing for a full and fulfilling life. This personal experience fuels Stacey's passionate advocacy for improving access to social and community housing. She is dedicated to policy reform and securing funding streams, particularly in a climate of rising rental and living costs that intensify the need for these services. With more than 25 years of experience in the UK and Australian housing sectors, she is also a PowerHousing Australia Director and serves on the UDIASA Urban Renewal and Liveability Committee. Furthermore, Stacey is Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Darren Huitema is Believe Housing Australia’s Senior Manager of Housing Operations and Chair of PowerHousing Australia’s National Compliance Committee. With a passion for innovation and a drive to see tangible improvements to the community housing sector, Darren has led the implementation of projects that have enhanced the lives of the 4,000-plus tenants of Believe Housing Australia (BHA). With more than 20 years of experience in the sector, his expertise and knowledge of community housing has been integral to the rapid growth of Believe Housing Australia, a leading social and affordable housing provider. Creating sustainable communities while helping to reduce cost of living pressures in the long-term is at the heart of Darren’s work.

As our Senior Manager of Housing Programs, Rachel leads a dynamic team dedicated to providing specialised tenancy support to our tenants. She excels in addressing tenancy behaviours and complaints, ensuring effective tenancy management, and fostering harmonious community relations. She also oversees Disability Accommodation services, applying a nuanced approach to diverse housing needs. This extensive experience has equipped Rachael with a deep understanding of the complexities of housing and tenant management. Rachael is passionately committed to housing reform and advocating for the community's most vulnerable members. Her journey in the housing sector, particularly with Believe Housing Australia, has been marked by a passionate dedication to improving housing conditions and fostering tenant engagement.

Frankie Lea is our Senior Manager for Tenant Engagement and Business Improvement. She brings with her 25 years of extensive experience in Community Housing Operations, compliance, and systems in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. Her varied background working with Tier 1 Community Housing providers equips her with valuable insights and expertise, which she uses to enhance tenant outcomes and support the senior leadership team in fostering continuous improvement.