Built by business owners, for business owners
CONNECT
Business is community. Together, we’re stronger.
As a not-for-profit, member-based organisation, our voice is led by you.
Building genuine, reciprocal relationships is crucial for business growth and longevity. As a member of our community, you gain access to a valuable network of business professionals to collaborate with, refer to, learn from and lean on.
When you surround yourself with people who share your interests, something magical happens. And when those people are a few steps ahead in business, something extraordinary occurs. You get inspired. You become ambitious. You gain knowledge. And you grow.
EDUCATE
Knowledge is power
Business is an evolving beast, one that requires constant upskilling and training. The upside to this is that professional development is satisfying; for yourself, your team, and in turn, your customers.
We know that sourcing professional and credible education can be difficult, which is why one of our key roles at the chamber is to bring the best in the industry to you, via our training workshops. From social media marketing, cash management, staffing, and everything in between, we have your back.
ADVOCATE
The Valley Vision
We know how dedicated you are to your business and your local area. We are too. Which is why we’ve spent years building relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers, and all levels of Government, so we can lobby for policy and projects as one unified voice.
We want to create a sustainable future, one that will see generations of business owners prospering in years to come. This is our point of difference and your opportunity. Are you ready to seize it and have a say?
Staff
Meet our dedicated (and funny) staff, who spend their time planning the best experiences for our members. From events, to education, and advocacy–right down to the wine and canapes–our staff are passionate community builders and have years of experience in all things Chambers of Commerce.
Staff
Meet our dedicated staff, who spend their time planning the best experiences for our members. From events, to education, and advocacy–right down to the wine and canapes–our staff are passionate community builders and have years of experience in all things Chambers of Commerce.
CHAMBER ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Stacey Randell
Stacey is a community builder. She loves nothing more than helping people connect and collaborate. She has worked with Chambers of Commerce for many years, at both a local and state level. It is from this well-rounded understanding Chambers and how they operate, that gives her the ability to truly support members and advocate on their behalf.
ADMIN ASSISTANT
Jacqui Hinvest
Our enthusiastic administration assistant Jacqui is always happy to help with enquiries and reckons our members are “the best!”. She has developed a great understanding of members’ needs and aims to provide friendly and approachable support.
Executive
Our executive team is made up of fellow business owners who are dedicated to seeing their chamber, other members, and the local community thrive. They want to see you succeed, and they’re bringing all their knowledge and support to the table to make it happen.
Executive
Our executive team is made up of fellow business owners who are dedicated to seeing their chamber, other members, and the local community thrive. They want to see you succeed, and they’re bringing all their knowledge and support to the table to make it happen.
PRESIDENT
Richard Fox
Richard is the Owner/Director of Fox & Co. a consultancy business in the sport and community sector. Originally from the UK Richard moved to Penrith with his family prior to the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Following a long career in high performance sport as an athlete, head coach and performance director, Richard is now leading a revitalisation project to transform the Penrith Whitewater Stadium. With international experience in stakeholder engagement and media relations, Richard is actively involved in the advocacy and tourism portfolios for Penrith and Western Sydney attracting people and new business to Penrith.
VICE PRESIDENT
Suzanne Walker
Suzanne is the founder and principal Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) of Clear Path Accounting, an innovative firm who are in the “goal achievement business”. Suzanne joined the PVC in 2018 and immediately acquired the role of Treasurer. Since that time, she has managed to improve every element of the organisation’s financial performance, and in 2022, moved into the role of Vice President, to help guide the Chamber’s overall strategic direction. Her innate ability to provide clarity and direction, empowers the whole team with tools to achieve peak operational performance. She is committed to working in collaboration with the committee to shape a better future for business in the region and deliver genuine value to our members.
SECRETARY
Gavin King
Gavin became an active member of Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce in 2017. He is currently a Director of Mackay Goodwin, heading up their national Personal Insolvency Division. Mackay Goodwin has a nationwide team ready to assist you. Their team of qualified professionals, including ASIC registered liquidators love to find solutions for people facing financial difficulties.Gavin is a Registered Trustee in Bankruptcy and a Registed Liquidator. He has over 15 years of experience in all aspects of Personal and Corporate Insolvency, having worked with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and industries including Building and Construction, Retail and consumer credit. Gavin believes that the key qualities needed within Insolvency are professionalism as well as understanding a client’s needs. With these working ethics, he tries to navigate the issues and supports clients throughout a difficult and emotional period, providing them with assistance that helps to ensure each client has a more positive future.
TREASURER
Barclay Judge
Barclay’s technical expertise and diverse experience means his clients obtain the very best advice for their circumstances. Working at Nexia for over 10 years, he gained extensive experience working with clients to minimise their tax and better structure their business and wealth. After a secondment at a large New York firm, Barclay returned to Sydney to establish and run Nexia’s Superannuation Division.
His next step was to join his father, Llewellyn Judge in his Penrith accounting firm and eventually take over as Director. Barclay’s enthusiasm about helping his clients on their path to success has created a firm that sets the benchmark for accounting, tax and business advice.
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Rachel Amies
Rachel is the founder of Crazy Digital Creative, a digital marketing business. She specialises in SEO copywriting and WordPress website work. She believes in providing her services ethically whilst incorporating a bit of fun into the process.
Originally from New Zealand, Rachel moved to Sydney in 2007 and then into the Penrith area in early 2012. She joined the Chamber in mid-2018 and has been an active member ever since. Rachel is keen to give back to the local community that has helped her build her business.
In her spare time, Rachel loves going to the gym, play trumpet and spend time with her cats (top tip: cats aren’t fond of trumpets!) She’s even played in an orchestra for Nelson Mandela.
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Lisa Finn Powell
Lisa is a media and music industry professional, with 40 years’ experience in advertising, marketing and PR working in radio, television, newspaper and magazine in a variety of roles as a journalist, columnist, copywriter, presenter, TEDx speaker, performer and storyteller. She is the author of two books: ‘The Thin Time’ and upcoming ‘Accidental Expat’. She believes in the power of storytelling and that telling our stories on a local, national and indeed international level is vital to the growth and prosperity of the exciting future of Western Sydney.
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Ashlea Grimley
Ashlea Grimley is a social worker with many years’ experience in the disability sector. Ashlea runs Support Agency, an organisation that provides Support Coordination and Allied Health Services to participants of the NDIS. In her spare time you will find Ashlea doing outdoor activities with her husband, 3 children and Labrador, or on the Netball court. This is Ashlea’s first year on the chamber board and she is looking forward to connecting with local business’ and helping them succeed.
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Lorenzo Tassone
Director of Good Earth Group Pty Ltd. Electrify Everything – net zero now! I’m passionate about helping businesses and individuals get to net zero, reduce bills or become grid independent. We achieve this with a multi-faceted approach using LED lighting, Hot Water Heat Pumps, Solar & Battery Solutions, Solar Airconditioning, EV Car charging technology and Insulating Cork Spray Paint to improve the thermal
properties of buildings.
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Mary Donnelly
Mary Donnelly is the Owner/Director of Hot Properties Staging & Styling.
Mary has a passion for interior decorating and home makeovers. For the last eight years she has helped hundreds of clients maximise the sale of their property by presenting it in the best way.
Mary also has a background, spanning over 30 years, in the corporate and not for profit sectors with experience in business, marketing, PR and large scale fundraising events management. It’s her genuine passion for community building that motivates her to contribute to the Chamber.
BE A PART OF IT
Committees
We have four committees, run by members of the executive alongside some of our dedicated members. Our committees advocate and represent the chamber in various aspects of business in our local community. Have a skill that could help the chamber?