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.

Ian Ford
Ian FordChief Finance Officer
B. Bus (Accountancy), Dip Fin Serv. (Fin. Plan.) FIPA. Comm. Dec.

Ian joined the organisation in 2005 and has over 30 years experience as a commercial Accountant/Financial Controller for medium size companies both here on the Sunshine Coast and in London (UK). Since joining us, Ian has developed his interest and knowledge in Not For Profit Financial Management and Administration.

In addition, as part of his wide range of skills, Ian is also responsible for the the management of information and technology within the organisation.

Lee Banfield
Lee BanfieldChief Operating Officer
Lee has worked in the housing sector for 28 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.

Mark McMahon
Mark McMahonExecutive Development Manager
Mark has a Bachelor or Urban and Regional Planning, Town Planning and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management, Property Development
He has over 20 years of experience across local government, consulting and property development with a particular focus on leading the creation of large-scale mixed use communities.
Mark is passionate about creating strong and sustainable community outcomes.
Trudy Lane
Trudy LaneOperations Manager for Community Housing
Trudy has worked for Coast2Bay Housing Group since September 2008 and has held the positions of Housing Officer, Tenancy Team Leader, Senior Property Manager, Asset Manager and, most recently, Operations Manager for Community Housing. Prior to working for the organisation Trudy was a Body Corporate Manager.

She has spent considerable time living and working overseas including seven years in Thailand working as the Office Manager of a large property development company.