Committee Members
Lucinda Doughty
President
Lucinda grew up in Bundaberg before attending the University of Queensland where she graduated with a bachelor of laws in 2002. Lucinda then returned to work at a leading regional law firm, where she practiced primarily in Property Law.
In 2006 Lucinda joined a large Body Corporate Management business where she advanced her skills and knowledge. In 2011 Lucinda joined Precision Body Corporate Management as the Business Manager, and in 2014 joined Scott Mackey as an owner and director.
Lucinda has worked in all areas of the strata industry, including the management of residential, commercial and resort complexes, both small and large. She has a particular enthusiasm for working with developers, solicitors and surveyors in establishing new complexes.
Away from the office, Lucinda has a strong community focus. Lucinda has recently stood down from the position of Chairperson of Regional Housing Ltd, a registered charity delivering housing programs in the Wide Bay and South Burnett, after a nine year term on the Board. She has also played elite level basketball and currently plays basketball and netball as well as coaching junior basketball. Lucinda is also a keen bushwalker, and is an active member of the Bundaberg Bushwalking Club as a walk leader and newsletter editor.
Sharon Abell
Secretary
Sharon graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Electronic Commerce, before becoming a qualified Chartered Accountant in 2008.
Sharon has over 15 years accounting career experience, starting in public practice before moving to commercial roles in the mining and manufacturing sectors.
Outside of work, Sharon volunteers with not-for-profit organisations that focus on assisting the local Wide Bay community.
Renae Clayton
Treasurer
Renae is a qualified CPA with over 20 years’ experience in commercial, health and not-for-profit accounting roles.
In her current role as the Business Manager for one of Queensland’s most respected community housing providers (Regional Housing Limited) Renae consistently balances strategic planning with the management of complex operational matters in order to ensure quality outcomes for the organisation, its clients and its stakeholders.
Renae brings a varied and valuable skillset with specific experience in the areas of finance, asset management, risk management, quality management, governance and Information Technology, as well as a strong knowledge of government policy and processes.
Her experience at RHL has allowed Renae to develop a deep understanding of the complex operational requirements, and key strategic challenges faced by the not-for-profit sector in delivering human services to those most in need.
Renae has previously held Treasurer Positions with sporting organisations and schools and also served as a Director on the CHPs for Qld Board.
Melissa Dower
Committee Member
Melissa has over 10 years’ experience in leadership roles in local government in Queensland. She is an authentic and transformational leader with extensive experience in championing and driving significant cultural shifts resulting in improving efficiency across teams, the wider organisation, and the communities she serves.
Qualifications include Grad Cert Business Administration, Bachelor Business and Commerce (Human Resource Management) and a Bachelor Vocational Education and Training. Current MBA Student
As a highly-skilled, committed and experienced senior level professional with a successful local government career spanning more than ten years, Melissa brings a high standard of professionalism and performance excellence to her work.
Actively championing change management through continuous improvement initiatives, Melissa has demonstrated herself to be accountable, proactive and resourceful.
Naturally innovative, Melissa uses her strong emotional intelligence to ascertain needs and wishes and facilitating open dialogue, and has strengthened community engagement and organisational structure.
Her aptitude with strategic and democratic leadership has been proven through cultivating high-performing teams with actively inspiring and motivating professionals to be diligent and dedicated.