HORIZON - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Maintenance Administration
Role
Maintenance Administration
Aneta has worked in the Horizon Housing asset team since 2016, supporting our portfolio managers with exceptional asset management expertise. Aneta's ability to prioritise tasks and outstanding organisation and communication skills ensure that clients receive prompt and superior service, protecting both the landlord's investment and the tenant's enjoyment of the property.
Aneta is a local and loves spending her free time enjoying all of the wonderful attractions on offer on the Gold Coast with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
- Real Estate Agent
Role
Business Development Manager
Colby is a fully licensed real estate agent with over 12 years' experience in the industry, 10 of which have been within the CHL Group.
Colby brings a wealth of experience to the HHR team, gained through multiple roles in property and investor management and compliance and reporting within the group.
Prior to joining the HHR team, Colby worked for Australian Affordable Housing Securities (AAHS), a sister company to HHR, in the role of Development and Technical Service Officer. This has given him an extensive understanding of the industry, enabling him to work closely with investors and use his expert knowledge of the NRAS and property investment strategies to provide successful outcomes for over 3000 investors.
Colby brings excellent attention to detail, problem solving and strategic planning skills to HHR, and he is excited to support future development, excellent customer care and outstanding solutions for our clients.
Danny Dracic is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the property development and real estate industry.
Job Titles:
- Chartered Accountant
- Executive Director
- Acting Chief Financial Officer for the CHL Group of Companies
Role
Executive Director
Gavin is a Chartered Accountant registered in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Gavin holds an Honours Bachelor of Accounting Sciences degree together with a Certificate in the Theory of Accounting. Gavin began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers where he managed a diverse portfolio of clients gaining experience within the automotive, healthcare, retail, manufacture, mining, construction and not-for-profit sector.
Gavin has international experience having worked in South Africa, where he carried out most of his employment in public practice with PricewaterhouseCoopers, and in the United States of America where he worked within the oil and gas industry and more specifically around Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and reporting.
With his family in mind Gavin immigrated to Australia in 2013 and joined the Horizon Housing Group. As CFO Gavin was responsible for controlling the group's financial transactions, financial reporting and implementation of an effective financial risk management framework that supported the strategic direction of the organisation. In 2019 the CHL Group acquired the Horizon Group where Gavin was appointed to the General Manager position of Horizon Housing Realty (HHR) and Australian Affordable Housing Securities Limited (AAHS) responsible for delivering affordable & market housing.
Gavin obtained his real estate license and was appointed the Board of HHR where he serves a licensed director ensuring regulatory compliance. Gavin is also one of two responsible managers responsible for an affordable housing Managed Investment Fund operated by AAHS and is also a director of AAHS.
In 2023 Gavin was appointed as Acting Chief Financial officer for the CHL Group of Companies and currently serves in that role. Gavin is responsible for the Financial, Treasury and Reporting division the group's having oversight and control of the financial transactions, financial reporting and implementation of an effective financial risk management framework that supports the strategic direction of the Group.
Janisha has worked across all aspects of Property Management, adding close to 8 years real estate industry experience to the team.
Job Titles:
- Group Corporate Accountant for Horizon Housing Realty
Role
Group Corporate Accountant
Jenny Osborne is the Group Corporate Accountant for Horizon Housing Realty and is a Member of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) in Australia and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, together with a Post Graduate Certificate in Public Accounting (UNE).
Jenny has held the positions of Accountant; Corporate Accountant and Finance Manager within the Horizon Housing Group since 2008.
Jenny has almost 30 years of experience, commencing her career in taxation compliance (8 years), then moving across to client based public accounting after emigrating to Australia and having a family (3 years); prior to joining the CHL/Horizon Housing Group 15 years ago.
Job Titles:
- Property Manager - New South Wales
Jody brings a wealth of real estate skill to the team, with over 10 years' experience in the real estate industry.
Role
Non-Executive Director
Kathy has over thirty years' Real Estate experience for various other franchises as Licensee/Office Manager and in Property Portfolio Management roles, including six years as joint owner of a Real Estate Franchise. Director of Community Housing Ltd, Community Housing (Tas) Limited, and Horizon Housing Realty Limited. Real Estate Licensee at Board level for Horizon Housing Limited as required by State legislation for New South Wales and Western Australian operations.
Kessla has worked in real estate for 7 years, starting as receptionist and progressing to Property Manager, working with the Horizon Housing team since 2015. Kessla prides herself on her professional and devoted attitude to the management of her portfolio whilst maintaining an
Job Titles:
- Financial Controller
- Financial Controller for Horizon Housing Realty
Role
Financial Controller
Laura Lebeter is the Financial Controller for Horizon Housing Realty and is a Certified Practicing Accountant(CPA) in Australia and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong (Major in Accounting).
Laura has held the positions of Senior Accountant and Corporate Accountant within the Horizon Housing Group since 2015.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Managing Director of Baton Advisory
Role
Director
Mike Guyomar is the Managing Director of Baton Advisory and specialises in Business Sales, Mergers and Acquisitions. He worked with PwC, NatWest Markets and several owner managed businesses in Australia & New Zealand. Mike studied Philosophy, Politics & Economics at Oxford University and has an Executive MBA from Massey Business School. He a Chartered Accountant, GAICD and holds Real Estate Licenses in QLD & WA.
Natalie has joined our team after working for a smaller agency for 3 years, where she went from Receptionist to Property Manager.
Patsy has called the Gold Coast home and has been part of the Horizon team since 2013, bringing with her a wealth of property management experience after 7 years in the industry in New Zealand.
Job Titles:
- Property Manager - South Australia
Having migrated from the UK in 2003, Samantha has been in the real estate sector for over 10 years, including 5 years owning and managing her own agency.
Shauna has a wealth of experience in the real estate, funds management and community housing and not-for-profit sectors.
Steve Bevington has been involved in the development and management of housing for over 40 years, including development of cooperative housing in London, Chairmanship of London Borough of Camden Council Housing Authority, Housing Cooperative Programs in Victoria in the 198
Tess is an accomplished real estate professional at Horizon Realty and brings nearly 20 years' experience in the industry. Having worked in both sales and high-volume property management across South East Queensland, Tess is well-respected with her clients and tenan
Trish has over 20 years' experience in the community, social and affordable housing sector. Trish has been with AAHS (in the same group of companies as HHR) since its inception, and managed an experienced team who provide exceptional compliance services to a range of providers, delivering positiv
Job Titles:
- Assistant Accountant
- Assistant Accountant for Horizon Housing Realty
Role
Assistant Accountant
Wendy Shao is the Assistant Accountant for Horizon Housing Realty since 2020 and is a Certified Practicing Accountant(CPA) in Australia and holds a Master of Business (Accountancy) from the University of South Australia.
Wendy has 15 years of Accounting Experience since migrating to Australia in 2007, with diversified experiences in accounting in Travel Industry prior to joining HHR.
Job Titles:
- Office Support & Administration Assistant
Zarah is a dedicated and highly efficient office support and administration assistant. With a keen eye for detail and excellent organizational skills, she plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our office environment.