Coast2Bay Housing Group is a dynamic not-for-profit community organisation that owes its strengths to its team of experienced staff and Board members. Our staff, Board and supporters enable us to respond effectively to our communities’ needs.

Coast2Bay is overseen by an independent, skilled and experienced Board of Directors and Managers with extensive expertise in developing and delivering a range of services for our clients.

Andrew Elvin
Andrew ElvinChief Executive Officer
Andrew has 25 years experience as a chief executive, executive, manager and development consultant in the not for profit, government, human services, health, community housing, mental health, aged care and disability sectors in the UK and Australia.

He has extensive knowledge of community housing models and practice gained from his work as a Board Director of three community housing providers, and experience in developing and implementing ground-breaking community led programmes that have received wide international recognition.

Lynda Delaforce
Lynda DelaforceChief Finance Officer
Lynda has more than 30 years’ experience in the finance industry with broad experience in both the private and public sectors in both NSW and Queensland. Holding many very senior and high-level positions, she is well qualified being a Fellow of CPA Australia, holds her Masters in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Business (double major), is a current Member and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and is also a Justice of the Peace (Qualified).
Lee Banfield
Lee BanfieldExecutive Manager, Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
Lee has worked in the housing sector for 30 years and has been with the organisation since 1996, she was the Manager of the TAAS(Q) service until September 2010 when she accepted the role of A/Operations Manager.

Lee was appointed permanently to the role in August 2011.

Prior to working with TAASQ Lee had 11 years experience as a Property Manager in the private sector with a company that managed 1500 rental properties.

Jess Knott
Jess KnottExecutive Manager Development
Jess holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Property) and has over 15 years’ experience in the Property industry in Queensland and Western Australia. She has worked with large corporations, government and not-for-profit organisations and has extensive knowledge and skills in residential property development, project management and procurement. Jess joined Coast2Bay in 2021 and is responsible for managing our portfolio of new development projects.

Michelle Cocks
Michelle Cocks Chief Operating Officer
Michelle started working with Coast2Bay Housing in April 2024 and brings a wealth of knowledge to the organisation in a period of growth. She has held several senior operational leadership positions across various industries including aged care, disability, technology and finance.

Micelle holds a a Bachelor of Business (IS) degree and is passionate about making a positive impact on the live of people and communities.