Management Committee

		Con Karykis Role: Presiding Officer - Primary Corporation Interface, (Finance) Bio: I have been a proud Martin Towers resident for the last five years, and have been a member of the management committee for the past four years. In addition, I have also had the privilege of holding the position of Presiding Officer for the past two years. Together with Rob Creasey, I have represented Martin Towers as the primary corporation representative and was involved in overseeing the facade repair works on the building. This necessitated negotiations with the other corporation owners to ensure the repairs were carried out for longevity, rather than cheaper, short term fixes. Another key responsibility of my role as Presiding Officer was being present at weekly and fortnightly meetings with both the builders and other members of the Primary Corporation. Additionally, I have been involved in overseeing other maintenance projects for the Corporation. Professionally, I am a Chartered Accountant and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. My involvement in the building industry is extensive, which has seen me acting for clients and overseeing both new construction and extensive renovations via prior Board positions within the aged care industry, as well as my own projects. I see my role as one of ensuring that both towers are maintained to a high standard. It is important to me that the interests of both the North and South Tower residents are equally looked after, whether they be owner occupiers, tenants or investors.
		Elizabeth Farrant Role: Treasurer Bio: Martin Towers is my home and it’s important to me that it looks good, is functional, comfortable and safe. To this end I‘ve been involved in several projects, most notably the design and installation of the window frosting in NT lobby, benches in pool area and mailbox lobby, spa safety rail, gym air purifier, plants throughout the building, herb garden, hand sanitisers, notice boards etc. My volunteering has ranged from Meals on Wheels to Lavender Lady to ATO TaxHelp and, as a Martin Towers committee member, I have reliably attended meetings and contributed when appropriate. My mathematics degree led to career as a geophysical engineer in London and later I worked as an accountant here in Adelaide. I consider my ability to think logically and clearly to be an asset to the committee.
		Phillip Relf Role: Secretary - Security, Website, (Property Maintenance) Bio: Dr Phillip Relf has been volunteering since his early 20’s, commencing with Dunant Red Cross. Phillip also supports the ACC Library as a volunteer Computer Tutor. Phillip acted as project manager to establish the Bike Room, built and populated with data, the Martin Towers website, and is currently one of those responsible for Martin Towers building security. Phillip brings his cyber computing, project management, systems engineering, software engineering and Integrated Logistics Support knowledge to enhance the already capable Martin Towers Management Committee.
		David Chadbourne Role: Member Bio: I offer the members of the Corporation the following attributes: 1) An original apartment buyer in the Martin Towers development, 2) Membership of the Secondary Corporation’s Management Committee since it’s inception; 3) Several years as the Presiding Officer of the Secondary Corporation; 4) Representation of the Secondary Corporation on the Primary Corporation for several years as its Presiding Officer; 5) Oversight of the Secondary Corporation’s transition from it's original body corporate manager to the current manager; and 6) Development of the Secondary Corporation’s first two solar power systems with the consequent energy cost savings.
		Rob Creasey Role: Member - Complaints and Bylaws Infringement, Primary Corporation Interface, Property Maintenance Bio: I have been active on the management committee for the last four years and since I live on the premises, I have a vested interest in wanting to ensure our community life is as good as we can have for all residents. I have acted as treasurer for three years and have a good understanding of the finances of the corporation, as well as being actively involved in some of the maintenance projects like the façade repairs and the solar project recently completed. I am seeking to continue on the committee to assist in the ongoing management of the corporation, explore new projects to enhance our living and seek to reduce the running costs in real terms.
		Walter Dollman Role: Member Bio: Dr Walter Dollman, together with family members, owns three properties in Martin Towers. He has body corporate experience and is currently corporation treasurer of a strata plan in North Adelaide. Walter is from an aviation background, and apart from tertiary qualifications in that discipline, holds Master’s degrees in both Public Policy and in International Law, as well as a PHD. He has restored a number of heritage and non-heritage properties and believes that Martin Towers is a unique and special address.
		Mark Jappe Role: Member Bio: I was admitted to practice as a solicitor in 1996 after obtaining bachelor’s degrees in both Law and Economics from the University of Adelaide. I started my own firm in 2010 and merged that firm with Adelta Legal in 2013. I am a member of the Law Society of South Australia and have served on its Succession Law Committee since 2007. Outside of the law, I serve on the Board of the Mendelson Foundation, a charitable trust which awards scholarships to students who are resident in the West Torrens Council area. My wife and I purchased our apartment here in the north tower in 2017. We love this building and are particularly fond of the friendly community that reside here. I wish to join the management committee as I believe my background, experience and interest will assist the ongoing good work of the committee to keep Martin Towers an amazing place to live.
		Carolyn Wastell Role: Member Bio: I have been an owner/ resident in Martin Towers since the buildings inception. I have been a volunteer serving on the committee for several years and have assisted in maintaining the facilities to a high standard. I am the South Tower representative and assist with issues that are particular to the South Tower, as well as all issues that are related to all owners and residents. My particular interests are safety, security, and enabling timely access for emergency services. I also have an interest in rubbish and recycling facilities. I initiated the current rubbish removal contract with the City Of Adelaide Council which gave us new hardware, a free service and modernised us by providing recycling facilities. This has resulted in ongoing environmental benefits and financial savings benefiting all owners.  I have worked on projects that enable residents to have information about how the buildings and features function, and to enable easier access in emergency situations for the South Australian Ambulance Service and the Metropolitan Fire Service. I have gained much knowledge during my time on the committee on how the building and corporation functions and its features, and will continue to serve the best interests of all owners. I look forward to being able to continue to be part of the great committee team that assists with enhancing and maintaining the value of the investments of all owners.