Fr Geoff has been a Parish Priest in Mornington since December 2019. He was previously an Administrator in the Parish of Belgrave with four churches and two schools, and prior to that, he was Assistant Priest in Melton. Before becoming a Priest, Fr Geoff worked for 25 years in a large contract manufacturing company in Melbourne, as a Quality Assurance Manager and Quality Systems Auditor for the therapeutic goods industry. He came back to his faith after a long hiatus and then became purpose-driven through his faith to pursue the call of Christ, which eventually led him into the Priesthood. Fr Geoff studied and trained in Rome for four years and was ordained in 2016. He loves being a Priest and living on the Peninsula. Fr Geoff finds the quality of schools here excellent, and believes it is his privilege to be part of it, he hopes to be a good servant to the school and Parish communities.

Mr Jamie Cooke – Parent Representative

Jamie Cooke is the Managing Director and CEO of Drummond Golf. He began his journey in golf retail working for a local golf professional in his hometown of Bendigo in 1989 and then started working in Drummond Golf in 1992. In 1995, at the age of 23, Jamie and his close friend Chris Wilkinson purchased the Drummond Golf Bendigo franchise store.

In 2002 Jamie became part of a shareholder syndicate to buy the Drummond Golf franchise business, which had 12 franchise stores at the time. Jamie and two other Executive Directors - Mark & Ravi Abeyaratne - formed the management team with a charter to grow Drummond Golf into Australia’s only national bricks-and-mortar golf franchise business. By 2011 Drummond Golf had 49 stores in Australia with representation in every state and territory.

Jamie and his wife Amanda have three daughters at Padua College.

Mr Chris Menagé – Parent Representative

As an interdisciplinary educational leader with over 20 years’ international experience across private enterprise, government administration, not-for-profit, and education sectors, Chris Menagé applies critical and systems thinking to design award-winning, innovative pedagogy. Chris brings fresh insights through e²: educational ecosystems to help shape future-focused, real-world, engaging cultures of learning. Chris is a father to two children at Padua.

Mr Mick Storr – Parent Representative

Mick Storr is a current Padua parent, and past student, and has a long family involvement with the College. He completed a Physiotherapy Degree after leaving school and has also undertaken a Masters of Education. He has worked extensively in the private and public health sectors and is currently the Course Co-ordinator for the undergraduate Physiotherapy program at Monash University.

Mick is a member of the Mornington Cricket Club and has been involved in junior sports coaching for several years. He continues to outlive his welcome on the basketball court, has unrealistic desires of playing on the golf seniors tour, and is a long-suffering Melbourne supporter.

He is married to Beth, and they are parents to Tom and Alice. Mick is a passionate educator and is honoured to be a Parent Representative on the Advisory Council.

Mr Craig Turner – Parent Representative

A professionally registered cultural heritage practitioner, Craig is currently on a sabbatical exploring other interests and opportunities for community involvement. Craig looks forward to sharing his experience in the sporting, community, and academic spheres, and to seeing what the School Advisory Council can achieve in the years to come.

Mr Anthony Whitty – Parish Representative (Mt Eliza)

Anthony Whitty is a parent to Finn and Hollie Whitty, both at Padua College. Anthony grew up in Sydney and was taught by the Patrician Brothers. He has always believed strongly in the support and growth that Catholic Education provides young people and their families. Anthony has been employed at The Australian Catholic University (ACU) since 2012 and has led many learning and teaching initiatives including a sport for development program in Baucau, Timor Leste.

His current role at ACU is Associate Professor and Director of the Learning and Teaching Centre. Within this role, he oversees all learning and teaching activities within the University as well as all policies and procedures that underpin the student learning experience. He was appointed by his local archbishop as a member of the ACU Victoria Chapter which acts as an advisory body to the Senate. Anthony is also the nominated representative from ACU to work with MACS on the sponsored study programs delivered by ACU.

Mr Michael Hoye - Director of Finance

Michael joined Padua College in March 2021 as the Director of Finance.

Originally from Ballarat, Michael has experience in finance and commercial roles in several different companies and industries, including Toll Holdings, MSS Security and Downer Rail.

Before taking up the position at Padua, Michael was the Head of Finance at Greencap, a digital and consulting company dealing with property, environmental and safety compliance. Greencap was a member of the Wesfarmers group of companies.

Michael and his wife Anne, live in Hampton and their children, Ben and Sophie, attend a local secondary school.

Mr David Lawn - Director of Business

David is a global, strategic Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience gained in the UK, USA, Asia, India and Australia. David had a very successful eight-year tenure with Tier 1 Global Investment Bank, JPMorgan, six of which were spent in Asia leading Technology, Finance and Business Management teams across 15 countries. Since moving to Australia, David has held senior leadership positions with CBA, ANZ and Australia Post, and most recently was Chief Operating Officer for Xavier College in Kew. A passionate leader who is committed to personal and professional staff development, David lives on the Mornington Peninsula with his wife Wendy, and primary-school-aged children Georgie, Cooper and Piper (twins).

Mrs Carolyn Cockerham - Secretary

Carolyn is a past student of Padua College and has worked in a number of educational settings including John Paul College and as the Personal Assistant to the Faculty Manager in the Education Faculty at Monash University. She commenced working as the Principal’s Personal Assistant at Padua College in 1997 and has two children who attend Padua College.

Carolyn has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course and she enjoys being a part of the Padua College School Advisory Council and feels privileged to have been involved with discussions and decisions that have seen such positive results for the College.