• Read more about Mitchell Lipscombe

Mitchell Lipscombe is the Chief Operating Officer of BAC Insurance Brokers and an experienced insurance executive with 17 years in the industry, 15 of which he has spent specialising in the strata sector. Mitchell holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at UNSW and is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF). He also serves on the Board of Strata Community Association (NSW), contributing to industry leadership and advocacy across the strata community.

• Read more about Drew McKillican

Drew is currently GM of Energy at Altogether Group, where he leads regulatory analysis, commercial modelling, and policy development across the company's embedded network and retail electricity operations. With deep expertise in AER and state regulatory frameworks, Drew works at the intersection of energy policy, contract negotiation, and infrastructure planning to support Altogether's growth across Queensland and New South Wales.

• Read more about Jake Sharp

Jake Sharp is the founder of MiMOR, a building management and communication software platform. His path into proptech began in 2013, when he launched a body corporate cleaning business that grew to service hundreds of buildings across Victoria with over 35 staff. Working closely with strata complexes, he spotted a gap: most buildings lacked simple tools for managing moving and common area bookings, tenant & owner details, and communication. In 2015 he founded MiMOR to solve it. Today, MiMOR serves hundreds of residential and commercial complexes across Australia and New Zealand.

• Read more about Liam Boudin

Admitted in 2021, Liam is a senior lawyer in Mahoneys' body corporate team.

Liam started his legal career on the Gold Coast as a body corporate lawyer advising on body corporate disputes, preparation of new community management statements, management rights transactions and common property leasing advice.

Liam has also gained experience in planning and environment law, construction and infrastructure acting mostly for private sector clients.

• Read more about Kylie Nelson

• Read more about Sarah Mumford

Sarah Mumford serves as Head of Broking Operations at BAC Insurance Brokers, with 18 years of experience in property insurance, predominantly within the strata sector. As a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and holder of a Diploma in Insurance Broking, she combines deep technical knowledge with strategic leadership to support the evolving needs of the strata community. Sarah leads the Broking division at BAC, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and client-first service.

• Read more about Sim Firns

With 16 years of experience in the strata industry, I'm known for getting things done. Known as “Strata Barbie” or “Owners Corporation Barbie” to many due to my love of the colour pink, I've developed a keen understanding of the complexities of owners corporations, backed by a strong foundation in law, conveyancing, and debt collection. No two days are the same in this industry, and I'm always up for the challenge. Whether it's navigating disputes, advising on governance, or finding creative solutions to building issues, I've seen it all.

• Read more about Amy McCaffrey

Amy McCaffrey is a Senior Strata and Operations Manager based in Perth, with extensive experience managing high‑end, high‑density residential developments. She works closely with councils of owners to oversee operations, financial management, compliance and governance in complex strata environments. Amy is known for her professional, clear and practical approach, particularly in premium buildings where expectations, risk and asset value are high.

• Read more about Ross Palmer

Ross founded Palmer Acoustics (Australia) Pty Ltd in 1992, with the goal of becoming the go-to acoustic consultancy across Australasian and Southeast Asian markets.

Over 34 years, he grew the business into a recognised leader in the field, known for professional, specialist acoustic consulting across building and environmental projects.

Ross remains hands-on, currently working on projects in Australia, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia, and overseeing the firm's Brisbane and Ho Chi Minh City offices.

• Read more about Rod Laws