Styles

Rhonwyn is the Founder and General Manager of a small training company, Business In Training, which specialising in educating Start Ups on how to set up and get profitable.

Backed by a double Bachelors in Commerce (Marketing) and Behavioural Science (Psychology) and 15 years of small business experience in advisory and development roles, Rhonwyn is a passionate supporter of micro and small business and how to leverage business talents and networks to grow.

As an enthusiastic addition to the GSCC Committee, Rhonwyn hopes to roll up her sleeves to actively contribute to the local business community.

Leila Stewart is the glue that binds the entire GSCC together. As Executive Assistant Leila works tirelessly to coordinate the events, liaise with sponsors and members and keeps all of the board members focused on their roles.

Leila is passionate about the growth of the Greater Springfield region and is often seen volunteering and helping out in other local community activities.

Aldrin Samuel is a passionate and proud resident of Greater Springfield. Having graduated with a dual Bachelor of Commerce and Economics degree from the University of Queensland in November 2014, Aldrin began his professional career at the State’s central financing authority Queensland Treasury Corporation before being offered a development role at Springfield City Group (formerly Springfield Land Corporation), the Master Developer of Greater Springfield.

He was elected to the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) Committee in 2015 and is committed to improving the business networks and opportunity within the growing region.

Petra graduated Macquarie University with a Master of Accounting degree in September 2007, which added to her Bachelor of Marketing & Management from Europe. Shortly after she became a Chartered Accountant, and in 2015 completed Diploma of Financial Planning to further extend the advice available to Xperion clients.

Xperion is a boutique firm of Chartered Accountants with extensive experience in business taxation, structuring and SMSF administration.  They love technology, are Xero Champions and pride themselves in helping small businesses so that running their business is not a daunting and time-consuming experience.

Petra is a new member of the GSCC and is very excited to lend a helping hand.

Paula graduated from Griffith University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. Paula is also CPA qualified, with studies completed in 2013. She went on to start her own business in 2014, and is the Founding Director of P&L Accountants, a local Springfield firm.

Paula is passionate about her role and her contribution to the community and local businesses. She specialises in small business, capital gains and self-managed super funds (SMSF’s).

Paula is keen to further contribute to the community, and has recently accepted the role on the committee as secretary.

Neil Coupland is the Principal/owner of First National Real Estate Springfield, established in 1999 and now Oxley which he purchased in 2017.

A supporter of the Chamber since its inception, he served for 4 years previously on the committee before becoming President in 2017.

He is very passionate about business in the local area, believes in getting on with the job at hand and moving the Chamber forward.

Neil is also the Chair of the Queensland State Council for First National, he also runs a small social golf club.