Our People
The board

Garry Johnson
Board Member - Chairman

Board Member - Chairman
Garry Johnson
As the past CEO of global footwear brand Steel Blue boots, Garry has led the brands expansion into Europe, UK, Africa, Middle East and USA. After taking on the CEO role in 2009, Garry has been working to maintain the brand’s reputation as a sector innovator and leader.
Garry is highly experienced in strategy, banking, finance and accountancy having previously held executive leadership roles at Bankwest and Westpac.
Garry has had an ongoing commitment to the Not For Profit sector through his work with the HBOSA Foundation, Rocky Bay and partnership programs established with Breast Cancer Care WA and Beyond Blue.

Anthony Denford
Board Member - Vice Chair

Board Member - Vice Chair
Anthony Denford
Anthony is currently employed as the Manager Future Planning at the City of Gosnells and prior to this as a senior urban designer and project manager with the multi-national design consultancy of Roberts Day. Before commencing these positions he was employed as an urban designer and project manager with Cardno BSD and as an urban planner at the local government authorities of Vincent, Belmont and Stirling.
Academic Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) –University of Western Australia
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning – Curtin University
- Bachelor of Environmental Design – University of Western Australia
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – Murdoch University

Agnes Vacca
Board Member - Treasurer

Board Member - Treasurer
Agnes Vacca
Agnes Vacca is a seasoned professional with three decades of experience in advisory and compliance services in Western Australia. With a well-rounded skill set, Agnes is a trusted advisor to many businesses, offering a diverse range of financial and strategic expertise.
Agnes collaborates closely with business owners, financial teams and managers, leveraging her expertise to develop and implement results-driven business strategies. This includes finance process improvement, cash-flow forecasting, budgeting, sensitivity analysis and business planning. A standout area of specialisation for Agnes is her work with family businesses, guiding them through succession, transition and exit readiness, ensuring that owners achieve their long-term goals.
Agnes’ career is a testament to her expertise and her dedication to helping businesses thrive. Her wealth of experience and knowledge in the fields of finance and compliance make her a sought-after professional in Western Australia and a valuable member of our Board.

Verauli Saragih
Board Member

Board Member
Verauli Saragih
Vera is a principal at Green Arc Legal with extensive experience working with inhouse teams within the corporate and international business development experience across engineering, rail, mining, investment, manufacturing, airports, food and technology sectors.
Vera has a wealth of experience in leading contract and framework negotiations for companies ranging from SMEs to large resource and technology companies. In addition to this, Vera has held national and international executive level roles where she has provided advice on governance, strategy and stakeholder management.

John O’Neill
Board Member

Board Member
John O’Neill
John O’Neill is the Director Industry and Government Engagement for Curtin University’s WA School of Mines, Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering.
John has extensive senior level experience in strategic relationship growth, key networks development and the successful delivery of significant economic, tourism, infrastructure and business investment projects. John’s career spans senior leadership/ownership roles in business, banking and finance, state and local government, and the tertiary sector.
John is also Chair of Curtin University’s School of Economics Discipline Advisory Panel, A CEDA WA Trustee and a member of Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA Economics and Productivity Committee.
John has a strong interest in advocating for and supporting Small Business and is keen to contribute towards its growth and success.

Jackie Richmond
Board Member

Board Member
Jackie Richmond
Jackie is a senior-level marketing professional with a broad range of industry sector experience covering both B2B and B2C. A passionate Marketer with demonstrated results, Jackie has been instrumental in the business growth, brand awareness and sales achievements of well-known brands in Australia, including Steel Blue boots, Thermomix in Australia & New Zealand, ENJO cleaning products, & Australia's Mining Monthly.
Jackie is skilled in Marketing Strategy across National and International markets, Digital Strategy, Sales and Business Plans, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, and the creative development of Retail Promotions.
Her industry sector experience includes FMCG, Retail, Food & Hospitality, Mining, Construction, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Footwear, Publishing, Direct Selling and Government. Jackie is MBA qualified (finishing in Top 10 of all graduating students), Curtin University of Technology.
She is also the founder of Lyrebird Marketing, a marketing consulting business in Perth, and brings invaluable skills and experience to our Board.
The team
Colin Jorgensen
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Colin Jorgensen
Colin Jorgensen has 30 + year experience in manufacturing, wholesale/ distribution models and business coaching. He is an experienced Chief Executive Officer that supervises and controls all strategic and business aspects of the company as well as the direction in creating a vision for success. Colin has been involved in Start-ups and owned and operated family business models.
Apart from his high expertise as CEO, he is a seasoned business owner, who has significantly grown and helped other business to attain next phase of success, with his strong and diversified business expertise and ability to combine highest level strategic thinking, different perspectives, wise counselling and an accountability framework to achieve long-term sustainable value.
As CEO for Business Station, Colin’s vision is to develop support small business through the development of a variety of support programs and systems including incubators, formal and informal training opportunities, business coaching and help with business strategy.
Colin also is a philanthropist & is chairman of Foxglove Project – empowering women, and transforming communities in different developing countries.
In his spare time, Colin enjoys spending time with his family at his house in the hills, travelling, cooking and playing the drums in a gigging rock band!
Trevor Gaynor
ECUBIC Incubator Manager
ECUBIC Incubator Manager
Trevor Gaynor
Trevor brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Industrial, Construction and Safety industries to the Business Station team. Trevor is an experienced State Manager with multiple sales and management roles over his career and his training as a Boilermaker leads him to take a hands-on approach to all challenges.
As the Manager of our ECU Business and Innovation Centre in Joondalup, Trevor is approachable and will do whatever he can to ensure the needs of our members are met. He is responsible for maintaining the strength and stability of the centre, making sure our services are top-notch and providing guidance and support to our small business residents.
Trevor’s interests include music, working as the mechanic for a successful Perth Go Kart team, completing home renovations and being a proud Grandfather.
Gözde Özcan
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Gözde Özcan
Gözde (or Göz for short) is the Graphic Designer at Business Station. She’s part of the Marketing team and she is responsible for all aspects of the company’s design process.
Kasey-Lee Turtur
Gosnells Incubator Coordinator
Gosnells Incubator Coordinator
Kasey-Lee Turtur
If you’ve ever visited or called our Gosnells incubator, you would have met Kasey! Kasey is our Incubator Coordinator in Gosnells. In her role, Kasey is responsible for:
- Incubator support
- Administration
- Room bookings
- Site inductions
- Tenant and client liaison
- All day-to-day operations
Basically, Kasey makes sure the incubator is running smoothly and efficiently (and the vending machine is always well stocked with chocolates!).
Kasey has significant experience working in customer service, having previously held reception roles in the service industry.
In her spare time Kasey says she is mostly chasing after her kids, but also enjoys reading a good crime novel or something psychology related.
Trinity James
Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager
Trinity James
Trinity is a positive and energetic coach, trainer and business development manager.
She has a strong background in learning and development, Trinity has designed and delivered business training programs across Australia and New Zealand.
Trinity is passionate about providing clarity and transparency on your personal path to success. She has the ability to inspire a shared vision for the future and work with you to create a clear pathway towards it.
Coaches and Mentors
Rebecca Ruiz
Business Development & Sales Coach
Business Development & Sales Coach
Rebecca Ruiz
Rebecca Ruiz is a seasoned business development and sales coach with a passion for helping businesses scale through strategic digital marketing and go-to-market strategies. With a background in sales, account management, and business development across various industries, Rebecca supports founders and business owners in launching and optimising their digital products. Her expertise includes SaaS, PaaS, and technology-driven growth strategies, ensuring businesses gain traction in competitive markets.
Neda Farzad
Business Growth & Marketing Strategist
Business Growth & Marketing Strategist
Neda Farzad
With over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, sales, and marketing, Neda Farzad specialises in helping small businesses grow, scale, and achieve profitability. Having successfully launched and scaled multiple businesses, Neda brings a hands-on approach to business coaching, offering tailored strategies that drive measurable results. Her expertise spans digital marketing, business process optimisation, and leadership development.
Lyndelle Palmer-Clarke
Business Performance & Scaling Expert
Business Performance & Scaling Expert
Lyndelle Palmer-Clarke
Lyndelle Palmer-Clarke is a business performance coach and founder of the ScaleToSale™ Framework, helping entrepreneurs scale and exit their businesses strategically. With a track record of building and exiting multiple businesses, including a global consumer lifestyle brand that shipped to over 135 countries, Lyndelle understands the full business lifecycle from startup to sale. Her expertise lies in business strategy, leadership development, and performance optimisation, guiding business owners to create profitable, scalable ventures while enjoying the process.
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