Hampton Bayside Bowls Club Board

Gary Anderson
Chair

Gary has helped organisations for over 45 years to improve their operations and success through technology, collaboration, risk management and governance. Gary works closely with senior executives and Board Members and was a senior partner at Ernst & Young / Andersen where he created and led major divisions. He started Protiviti in Australia and then led the Asia Pacific region for 10 years.

Gary is a past Director of Very Special Kids, the International IIA Board, President of IIA Australia, a member of the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) working group and various AICD research projects.

Gary is still running marathons and is passionate about the benefits of successful sport and community clubs.

Jenny Reardon
Director of Administration

Jenny brings extensive experience from both the public and private sectors, with a career spanning human resource management, occupational health and safety, procurement and corporate services.

Since retiring, Jenny has remained actively involved in the community through volunteer work with the Office of the Public Advocate and U3A. However, her greatest passion has been contributing to the Hampton Bayside Bowls Club and supporting its members.

Before joining the Board, Jenny developed the club’s occupational health and safety policies and procedures and served as Membership Administrator, helping to enhance the club’s governance, compliance and member services.

An enthusiastic bowler, Jenny also enjoys competing on the green and was runner-up in the 2025 Women’s 100 Up Club Championship, reflecting both her dedication to the sport and her active involvement in club life.

Ian Miller
Director of Finance

Ian is a retired engineer with a distinguished 40-year career spanning a range of technical, management and leadership roles with major organisations including Ford Motor Company, the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, BHP and EnergyAustralia.

Ian joined Hampton Bayside Bowls Club in April 2025 and nominated for the Board in April 2026, believing that successful community clubs rely on members who are willing to contribute their time, skills and experience. Serving on the Board is one of the ways he is committed to supporting the continued growth and success of the Club.

In addition to his Board responsibilities, Ian is a regular volunteer behind the bar, where members and guests are likely to find him serving refreshments during his rostered shifts.

Ian also brings valuable governance experience, having served on the management committees of several community organisations, including the Fitzroy Tennis Club and the Gliding Club of Victoria, where he held the position of Treasurer for two years.

Ian is enthusiastic about helping Hampton Bayside Bowls Club continue to thrive and looks forward to contributing both as a Board member and as a pennant bowler representing the Club during the summer season.

Andy Bendell
Director of Facilities

Andy has over 45 years’ experience in the property industry, 36 years of which have been gained working in Australia specialising in the Commercial, Industrial and Retail sectors.

Prior to commencing his own Building Consultancy business in 2016 he has accumulated a broad range of experience covering real estate, facilities management, asset management, and building consultancy in senior positions with major companies and real estate agencies including JLL, Colonial First State Investments, where he was responsible for leading their in-house property management team and managing some 604,500 square metres of assets, NDY (Building Services Engineers), and Davis Langdon an AECOM Company (Quantity Surveyors), where he was responsible for their National Property Consultancy teams.

In earlier Property Asset Management roles, he gained experience in facilities management, including procurement, reviewing, writing, and executing maintenance contracts, the review of lease documentation clauses, risk minimisation, and preparing and implementing operational maintenance and capital expenditure budgets, and operating expenditure benchmarking.

Andy is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), a Licensed Real Estate Agent in Victoria, and until recently an Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute.

He was Awarded the RICS Australia Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024.

https://www.rics.org/training-events/rics-awards/australia-awards/australia-awards-2024

He is passionate about using his property and building skills and experience to extend the life of the Clubhouse Buildings and infrastructure for the ongoing use of all members.

Justin Joiner
Bar Director

Justin Joiner is a hospitality professional with a passion for great beer. He has more than 25 years of management experience here and in the UK, working in a wide range of businesses from fine dining restaurants to bars and pubs.

Justin is a co-founder of Stomping Ground Brewing Co, a multi award winning independent brewery that was established in Collingwood in 2016 and has grown to comprise 3 large format hospitality venues and a significant wholesale business supplying retails stores, restaurants, pubs and clubs, including the Hampton Bayside Bowls Club.

Justin is a Hampton local who is deeply involved in the local community through his three children at Hampton Primary School as well as community sport, particularly at the Hampton Rovers.

Justin is passionate about great hospitality and is looking forward to seeing the club grow as a thriving community hub.

Kerry Matthey
Community Director

Kerry enjoyed a distinguished 40-year career in education, teaching in both country and metropolitan schools across primary and secondary sectors. Throughout her career, she combined creativity, practical thinking and empathy to meet the diverse needs of students, with a particular focus on developing individualised learning programs that helped every student achieve their potential.

Committed to lifelong learning, Kerry returned to study as a mature-age student, undertaking further education at both TAFE and university to expand her skills and knowledge for the benefit of her students.

Following her retirement, Kerry discovered lawn bowls through U3A tuition and joined Hampton Bayside Bowls Club, where she quickly recognised the value of belonging to a vibrant community club. She has made a significant contribution through a range of volunteer roles, including serving as a Pennant selector, establishing the Container Deposit Scheme, introducing the popular Triple Treat Tuesday social bowls program, and qualifying as a Club Coach.

Kerry believes Hampton Bayside Bowls Club plays an important role in the wellbeing of the local community by providing a welcoming and inclusive place where people can participate in activities such as lawn bowls, mahjong, bridge and live music, or simply enjoy social connection. She is committed to ensuring the club continues to thrive and believes that by working together, members can build a strong, welcoming and sustainable future for Hampton Bayside Bowls Club.

Lyn Treloar
Bowls Director

Lyn brings extensive administrative experience gained through careers in the accounting and legal industries. She successfully operated her own bookkeeping business for more than 20 years before retiring, developing strong organisational, financial and customer service skills.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Lyn has a long association with golf, having played at both country Victorian and metropolitan Melbourne clubs. She served for several years on a golf club committee, including as Women’s Vice Captain and Captain. In these leadership roles, she was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day golfing operations of the club, coordinating Pennant and interclub teams, and supporting members to enjoy and participate in the sport.

After taking up lawn bowls, Lyn quickly became an active participant in both Midweek and Saturday Pennant competitions. She also served on the Bowls Committee at her previous club, contributing to the development and promotion of the game.

Lyn is passionate about fostering a welcoming and inclusive club environment. She brings strong organisational and committee experience and is committed to promoting bowls within the Club and the broader community.

Away from the bowling green and golf course, Lyn enjoys spending time with her family, travelling and cheering on her beloved Hawthorn Football Club.

Allen Farrington
Marketing, Functions & Barefoot Bowls Director

Allen joined Hampton Bayside Bowls Club through U3A in 2024 and became a pennant player in 2025. Since joining the club, he has been keen to contribute both on and off the green by supporting the continued growth and success of HBBC. 

Allen brings extensive experience in finance, business management and community service. His career includes roles as a Westpac Bank Manager and IT Analyst, followed by ownership and management of several successful small businesses, including Bakers Delight and RAMS franchises. He has also worked as a small business and franchise consultant, helping businesses improve performance and achieve sustainable growth. More recently, he has served as a School Crossing Supervisor, continuing his commitment to the local community.

His qualifications include a Diploma of Corporate Management, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and accreditation as a Community Bowls Coach. Allen has also served as a Committee Member of the Highett RSL during 2024 and 2025. 

Allen nominated for the HBBC Board because he believes his business, financial and governance experience can help the club continue to thrive. Now semi-retired and “only 68 years young”, he has the time and enthusiasm to contribute to the club’s future. Allen and his wife, Ange, are proud to call Bayside home, and he looks forward to supporting the Board, management team and all members in building an even stronger Hampton Bayside Bowls Club.