Toowoomba Chamber Board

An extremely enthusiastic and entrepreneur who has owned/ pioneered businesses within the HR Recruitment industry,Retail construction industry &Motor vehicle industry.

 He has held Senior Management/ CEO roles within these industries at a national level along being a registered minister of religion for 5 years and a current registered Marriage Celebrant.

I believe that I bring not only local business knowledge and perspective but also a broader national business insight and connections that the Toowoomba Chamber of commerce may benefit.

Already being intrenched in the building, construction and manufacturing community which may be area of potential growth for the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce, I am well situated to represent chamber to my section of the Toowoomba community.

From a personal perspective as a member of the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce, I have found the connections over the past 7 years to be key to the growth of my personal brand and our business within the local community.  Therefore, I am passionate about being involved in its impact with other businesspeople in Toowoomba.

Myf is a Director at Accession3 Business Advisers, she is a Certified Practising Accountant, has a Bachelor of Business and a Diploma in Financial Services (Financial Planning).

Myf started running her own business, in partnership, in 2009 and has not looked back. Her passion lies in the areas of strategic planning, both business and personal, disposable cash flow and asset growth.

Her ultimate aim is to see a stress free and comfortable lifestyle for clients and their families. Myf has held community roles in Goondiwindi and has previously served on the board of Toowoomba Anglican School (TACAPS at the time).

Myf is an advocate for education and improvement in all areas of personal, business and community life.

Mikaela is an accomplished entrepreneur and passionate community advocate with deep roots in the Toowoomba Region, where she has lived her entire life. She brings a rare blend of commercial acumen, strategic execution, and local insight, underpinned by a highly connected and diverse professional network.

With more than 16 years’ experience in high-stakes sales and strategic marketing, Mikaela has consistently delivered measurable revenue growth and market expansion. This expertise is strengthened by over 12 years of hands-on business ownership across two distinct sectors: technical diesel fitting and creative events management, giving her a holistic understanding of the challenges facing local businesses.

Mikaela has served as Event Coordinator for the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards in 2024 and 2025 and was a finalist in two categories in 2024. Her leadership extends across community governance, fundraising, and advocacy, including presidency of Women on the Move, Lions Club involvement, and sustained rural infrastructure advocacy delivering tangible outcomes across the region.

Peter is an Associate and Equity Partner at Power Tynan, where he has enjoyed working with a wide range of small and medium Toowoomba businesses for almost 15 years. He specializes in strategic planning, business growth, compliance and succession planning, providing clients with valuable insights and practical solutions for navigating the complex financial landscape.

Peter is very passionate about our business community here in Toowoomba and is excited about what the current and next generation of leaders will be able to do. He relishes the opportunity to be the a part of working with members to make the most of the strong established business community Toowoomba has. Peter is currently a part of our Future Leader Advisory Group, so looks forward to using this potential position to continue helping Future Leaders grow their networks and skills.

His passion and drive have seen Peter nominated as a finalist in Rising Star of the Year and Young Accountant of the Year in national awards, as well as being a finalist for Future Leader of the Year in the 2022 BEAs.

Outside of work, Peter enjoys taking quality time with his family, especially his young son Emmett who keeps he and his wife on their feet!

A fourth-generation publican and respected leader in Queensland’s hospitality industry, Brad Fitzgibbons has dedicated more than two decades to championing excellence, safety, and community connection within the sector. As Director of the iconic Fitzy’s Toowoomba, Brad continues his family’s proud legacy of more than 80 years in regional hospitality, overseeing one of Toowoomba’s most recognised dining and entertainment destinations.

Jaime McGuire is a business leader who brings both heart and strategy to everything he does. As Business Operations Manager at E&E Waste and a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience, Jaime thrives on finding smart, practical solutions that drive growth, improve efficiency, and support people.

With a career spanning industries from hospitality, construction and waste management, Jaime has developed a deep understanding of what makes regional businesses tick. He’s led teams through change, built systems from the ground up, and strengthened the financial foundations of organisations large and small.

Beyond the boardroom, Jaime is passionate about community. He serves as Treasurer and Board Member of Hope Horizons Inc., a Toowoomba-based cancer wellness charity providing free allied health support to locals impacted by cancer. He’s also rolled up his sleeves for countless community initiatives — from Rotary’s Ride the Range to local cycling and mountain biking clubs.

Grounded, energetic, and community-minded, Jaime believes that collaboration and good governance are key to sustainable business and regional success. Whether he’s driving strategic projects at E&E Waste or contributing to the not-for-profit sector, his goal remains the same — to make Toowoomba a thriving place to live, work, and do business.

Jenni worked for a large corporation for 10 years before purchasing a small business in Toowoomba, which she owned and operated for 4 years, employing 5 staff. During this time, she commenced her career at TAFE Queensland She has over 28 years’ experience in the Vocational Education and Training sector as an educator, senior manager, Executive Director, General Manager South West region, prior to being appointed to the role of Chief Academic Officer, TAFE Queensland.

Jenni plays a pivotal role in shaping TAFE Queensland’s organisation’s educational landscape and is passionate about the VET sector, understanding the importance of what training and skills brings to individuals, businesses and communities. Living and growing up in regional and remote Queensland for most of her life, Jenni has a strong connection and consistently advocates and champions the importance of VET within these communities and across the state. Jenni also believes it is important to support and develop her people to become future leaders for the organisation and local communities. Jenni is the chair of the TAFE Queensland Academic Board. She holds of Bachelor of Vocational Education and Training and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Jeff is a passionate and professional Foodie entrepreneur, currently growing his innovative business Darling Fresh Smoke Haus, while commencing Darling Fresh Consulting in 2019.

Always championing local small business, Jeff has been on the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce Food and Agri Network Advisory group, and a Business Excellence Awards judge for years. In the 2022 and 2023 Business excellence Awards, Darling Fresh Smoke Haus achieved category Finalists 6 times and won 2 categories, Innovation and Microbusiness.

Growing up in his father’s food business, he studied Food Technology at UNSW and learned how professional businesses run in the Arnott’s Manufacturing Graduate Traineeship Program.

Returning to Birch & Waite Foods, the family Business in Sydney, as General Manager he successfully led strong business growth with productivity and efficiency measures, intentional Sales and Marketing, a Business re-brand, implementation of an operating system and viability reviews, a factory move and upgrade, implementation of structured strategic planning, channel diversification, implementation of a professional Management Team, Branded entry into the major retailers, and valuation optimisation initiatives as the previously hands-on Directors asked him to position the business for a future exit.

Having worked within the Australian livestock industry for more than 44 years, I have had the privilege of contributing to many areas of the agricultural supply chain — from livestock auctioneering and vaccine sales management to animal nutrition and research.

Since moving to Toowoomba, 25 years ago with my wife, Rosemarie, this region has become both our home and our business base. In 2005, I established Jefo Australia, a feed additive business importing and servicing customers across Australia and New Zealand. From Toowoomba, we have built a family, a business, and strong community connections.

The Toowoomba region represents the heart of Queensland agriculture — home to national and international leaders in the feedlot, pig, grain, and egg industries. With its natural resources, talent, and entrepreneurial drive, our region is well placed for growth. The Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce plays a vital role in connecting and promoting this ecosystem, and I am eager to contribute my experience and voice in support of its goals — particularly as an advocate for the agricultural sector.

I believe that through collaboration, shared vision, and open dialogue, we can continue to strengthen Toowoomba’s position as a leading business and agricultural hub.

Tim Dodds is a senior procurement and commercial executive with more than 20 years’ experience leading strategic sourcing, contract management, and procurement transformation across the Commonwealth, State, and Local Government sectors—alongside extensive leadership roles in Health, Defence and Higher Education.

Tim is a passionate advocate for regional development and local business engagement. He is committed to “buy local” practices that create genuine opportunities for SMEs and support sustainable economic growth in the Toowoomba region.

As Director of Procurement at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Tim is driving a university-wide transformation to strengthen governance, improve commercial outcomes, and embed smarter, value-driven decision-making.

Prior to joining UniSQ, Tim held senior leadership roles at Darling Downs Health, Toowoomba Regional Council, and the Commonwealth Government. Across these positions, he delivered high-impact procurement reform, oversaw complex, high-value contracts, and championed initiatives that improved public value, fostered innovation, and delivered measurable outcomes for communities.

Beyond his professional work, Tim is an active member of the Australian Army Reserve working in the Army Aviation Command recruitment and retention cell, and also serves as Officer Commanding of the 13 Army Cadet Unit in Toowoomba, where he leads a youth development program focused on leadership, service, and resilience.

As a member of the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce Board, Tim brings deep commercial expertise, a strong governance mindset, and a commitment to helping local businesses thrive through smarter procurement, stronger partnerships, and strategic advocacy.