Nicole Kelly is an experienced CPA, business consultant and taxation specialist known for helping, educating and supporting clients as they develop strategic plans for the future. 

As an MBA, Nicole brings over 18 years of progressive leadership and change management experience across multiple industries, geographies and scale of businesses. She possesses a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit combined with a deep passion for both technology and business. Her skills set ranges from executive management, software development, product management, to sales and marketing. 

Her passion for innovative start-ups includes the whole spectrum from conceptualisation to capital raising, design, development and implementation. She champions small business and is dedicated to crafting culture and technology that enables scalability and sustainability.

Nicole considers diversity to be the pinnacle of success and embraces lifelong learning. She also holds a Diploma of Financial Planning, is a registered tax agent, licenced real estate agent and Toastmaster. She has worked with numerous boards, serves on committees and is a graduate member of the AICD.  She has been a dedicated Board Member and parent of A.B. Paterson College since 2015 and Chair of the Risk and Audit Committee since 2018.  She is the founder and CEO of Gold Coast based Accounting firm ABA Tax and software development company Taxtank.

Adam is a strategic and inclusive HR executive with over 20 years of global experience driving cultural transformation, workforce design, and operational excellence across mining, construction, manufacturing, and financial services. 

He has led major change initiatives, built high-performing teams, and delivered people strategies aligned to complex business goals. His leadership has shaped global technical teams, improved gender diversity, and supported multimillion-dollar projects through every phase – from greenfield to improved operations. With deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, talent planning, and behavioural safety, Adam brings a pragmatic, people-first approach to building resilient, future-ready organisations.

Lisa has more than 30 years experience working in her family owned retail & importing business, primarily as Office Manager. In this role she has developed extensive experience in administration, business operations and container logistics, requiring strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Lisa also has a long and valued connection with the College Community, having served on the Parents & Friends Association for 20 years, including 12 years as President. During this time, she introduced initiatives which have become part of College life, including the Mother’s Day and Father’s Day stalls. She was actively involved in preparing grant applications and liaising with the College’s Swimming and Netball Clubs to assist with budgeting and financial planning.

Her areas of expertise include administration, organisation, community engagement, event coordination, budgeting and relationship building.

Joanne joined A.B. Paterson College in 2003. She has held numerous leadership positions at the College including the Head of Mathematics, Dean of Studies, Head of Senior School, Assistant Principal and now the Principal. Joanne has a Bachelor of Education (Hons) with double majors in both Physics and Mathematics as well as a Masters of Education in Leadership and Management. 

Joanne has been instrumental in developing student-related programs, structures and policies, most significantly in the areas of student leadership, personal development curriculum and student services. She combines her strong academic and pastoral background with a collaborative style of leadership and an ardent belief in creating an inclusive educational environment where individual strengths can be encouraged and nurtured.

Nathan Archer is an experienced corporate advisor and financial analyst having spent the last decade and a half consulting with businesses on corporate consolidations for public listings on a stock exchange, mergers and acquisitions/corporate restructure, business valuations, new market development, and strategic exit planning. He is a highly experienced capital markets advisor having traded professionally as a stockbroker and derivatives advisor for superannuation funds and high net worth clients.

Nathan holds a Master’s degree in both Finance and Accounting, Level 2 Authorised Derivatives Advisor certification and is an adjunct lecturer in Finance at Griffith University. He is also on the board of a handful of charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Nathan Putland is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience in business advisory, senior executive management and business development. He has worked across a range of industries delivering strategic financial leadership, operational improvement and commercial growth initiatives for organisations of varying scale. He is recognised for combining strong technical accounting expertise with practical executive insight to drive performance and sustainable business outcomes.

He has also maintained a long-standing involvement with A.B. Paterson College over the past 15 years, contributing as both a parent and a mentor. He has supported students in developing a clearer understanding of the professional working world, offering guidance on career pathways, workplace expectations and personal development.

Through his professional and community engagement, he is committed to fostering capability, confidence and opportunity in both business and education settings. He continues to contribute meaningfully to the development of emerging talent and future leaders across sectors.

Terri has a Bachelor of Business (Human Resources and Management), a Graduate Certificate in Business (Automotive Management) and is a Qualified Justice of the Peace. 

She has experience in all sectors of retail automotive dealership management and business management in general. Terri is a Director of the Zupp Property Group, which specialises in property and asset investment and management.