Our People
Sue Stepatschuk
Executive Officer
Sue joined the foundation in late 2019 and brings with her more than 10 years’ experience working for NFP’s in the areas of arts, mental health and tourism. In addition, Sue has substantial knowledge in social impact and extensive, national and international, corporate experience in the area of stakeholder engagement and business development where she has successfully secured long term, multimillion dollar contracts.
Sue‘s passion for Western Australia and her inspiration to help build stronger communities was born from her experience growing up in the remote southeast town of Esperance, where she was part of a large farming family who were very active in serving and bettering the local community. She has a special connection with Fremantle, which was the port of arrival for he parents in-law, who fled Europe in 1949, post-World War II, on the ship SS Anna Salen.
Sue holds a unique skill set that incorporates social impact, stakeholder engagement, business development, marketing and management. She has completed post graduate studies in Social Impact at the University of Western Australia, holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Edith Cowan University, and a Cert IV in Strategic Marketing and Management Essentials from the Australian Institute of Management. Sue’s achievements have been recognised, during her career, through a number of awards and a unique scholarship opportunity.
Brooke Aslett
Grants and Admin Manager
Brooke started with the Fremantle Foundation in December 2017. She has a background as a PA working in a wide variety of industries including Mining, Human Resources and Tertiary Education.
Brooke facilitates Impact100 Fremantle each year and creates grant suggestions to Fund holders; liaises with donors, charities and the Board during the granting process; assists Fund Holders with donations to their fund; and undertakes governance, compliancy and administrative tasks.
Brooke is a Fremantle local with a strong connection to Fremantle and loves helping people on their own philanthropic journeys.
Founder & Patron
Dylan Smith
Founder
The Fremantle Foundation was established in 2010, by Dylan Smith with the help of a high profile steering committee and a founding donation from former Fremantle Dockers Captain Peter Bell, to meet a wide variety of social, cultural, educational, health, environmental, and community needs in Fremantle and across Australia.
Since then, the Fremantle Foundation has nurtured a healthy, vibrant and caring community. We've been able to do this thanks to the hundreds of people over the years who have given back to the Western Australian community and stepped up to join us on the journey.
Peter Bell
Patron
Peter is a former Fremantle captain and dual premiership player with North Melbourne, past president of AFL Players’ Association, inaugural chairman of the AFL Players’ Trust and Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee.
Peter started his 286-game AFL career for Fremantle in 1995 and completed his secondary education at Aquinas College and has a Bachelor of Laws from Melbourne University. He has carved out a highly successful career as a businessman, radio broadcaster and sports commentator in the decade since he played his last game for Fremantle in 2008. Peter is currently General Manager Football Operations for Fremantle Dockers.
Board
Carrie Clark
Acting Chair
Carrie is General Manager of Kalparrin, a not for profit organisation which supports families caring for children with disability and special needs.
Her professional experience has seen her working for large multinationals such a BHP Billiton, CITIC Pacific Mining and Atlas Iron, where she has successfully developed and managed over $20M worth of business/community partnerships. These partnership have produced significant positive social impacts as well as valuable business outcomes such as enhanced brand and reputation, increased employee engagement and management of social risks.
She has a Bachelor of Arts in Community Development. She worked at the City of Fremantle at the start of her community development career and is a proud Fremantle local.
David McDonald
Director
David has been a practicing lawyer since 1990 and is the Director of the Fremantle based firm MP Commercial Lawyers. David’s main areas of practice are commercial property and documenting business to business transactions.
David has previously been a director of Australian Medical Procedures Research Foundation which conducts the Fresh Start Recovery Program and has previously been a board member of the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce. David has been a board member of Fremantle Foundation since it began.
Lee Bartlett
Director
Lee is Chief Financial Officer and Director of TAMS Group, a diverse national marine services business based out of Fremantle. He is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) and member of the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand.
Prior to joining TAMS Group, Lee was an external auditor for BDO LLP, specialising in owner managed businesses and large motor dealerships. Lee is currently also on the Board of Directors of the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce and is a resident of Fremantle.
Asha Stabback
Director
Asha holds the role of Project Officer – Innovation Quarter at The University of Western Australia, Founder/Director of Power of Circles, Developing a networking platform to connect and inspire talented professionals across Perth. Asha has a Masters of HR and IR (2007) and Bachelor of Commerce (2003).
Asha is an energising and passionate advocate for developing the capability of others through collaborating, connecting and taking innovative yet practical approaches. Her strengths lie in her ability to connect and engage stakeholders, take a big picture approach to developing strategy, and work with teams and individuals to deliver sustainable and practical approaches for more energised individuals and teams.
Richard Usher
Director
Richard is a Certified Financial Planner (2007) and experienced Wealth Executive with a mix of business management and leadership, across both commercial and public service . Since 2017 Richard has developed mental health wellbeing initiatives and support frameworks for financial advisers, their families and their staff. Working alongside, and with professional industry associations that include Associate of Financial Advisers, Lifeline and Benestar.
Prior to that as advice capability manager located in Melbourne, Richard initiated, developed implemented and managed a National Pro Bono Financial advice framework for NAB working with professional industry associations focussing on regional areas in the areas of mental health, natural disasters and individuals of domestic violence.
James Wild
Director
James is the CEO of Mens Shed’s WA. James has significant experience and established relationships with stakeholders in government, the not-for-profit sector, philanthropists and a range of funding bodies. James brings to the board a detailed knowledge of grant-making and community development in both regional and metro areas of WA. During his time at Lotterywest, his roles included Regional and Perth Metro Lead, overseeing £100M+ grants to over 1000 organisations.
James has a Bachelor of Science (hons) Earth and Environmental Sciences and also a member of the Institute of Consulting; Managing Successful Programs (MSP) Advanced Practitioner level – Office of Government and Commerce; National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) assessor and Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative – Business Adviser Level 4.
Michael Chester
Director
Michael is the Head of Service Operations at UnitingCare West. Michael has thirty years of general and executive management experience and is highly experienced in the start-up and development of business entities and divisions.
Michael has a relationship-focussed approach to business development, stakeholder management and client retention and an excellent understanding of governance gained through Board and Executive experience in the not-for-profit sector. Michael has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry/Biotechnology (hons) and a MBA, General Management.
Tanya Hundloe
Director
Tanya is Managing Director/Founder of consultancy
Social Money Solutions with over 25 years of experience
in funding development for not for profit organisations.
She is a Certified Fundraising Professional (CFRE), Fellow
of Fundraising Institute Australia (FFIA) and Australian
Institute of Company Directors graduate (GAICD).