Chair- Gerald A Barry, AM
As President of Queensland Stoma Association Inc since 1969, Gerry Barry managed the associations evolution from a relatively small support network of a few hundred members to the large professional organisation servicing more than 3,500 members that it is today. When the association migrated from an Incorporated Association to a Company Limited by Guarantee in July, 2019, Gerry was nominated as Chair of the inaugural board.
Gerry’s experiences as a former Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, former President of the Australian Council of Stoma Associations (ACSA) and former committee member and Vice President of the International Ostomy Association (IOA) are invaluable to the successful financial and operational management of the Association.
Director – David Munro
David Munro was elected to the position of Vice President of Queensland Stoma Association Inc in 2011 following several years as Association Minutes Secretary. David is a Business Analyst and has extensive experience in IT and with working with Government.
David became of Director of the inaugural Board of Queensland Stoma Association Ltd in July 2017.
Director – Verda McMahon
Verda McMahon is the newest member of our Board, having been elected as Treasurer of Queensland Stoma Association Inc at the 2018 Annual General Meeting. Verda is a qualified teacher and has a special interest in languages. Verda has worked as a Volunteer with QLD Stoma Association for many years and is a valued member of our team.
Verda became of Director of the inaugural Board of Queensland Stoma Association Ltd in July 2017.
Director – Geoffrey Melton
Geoff was elected to the committee of Queensland Stoma Association Inc in 2015. Geoff is a qualified peer visitor and works regularly within the association as a volunteer.
Geoff became of Director of the inaugural Board of Queensland Stoma Association Ltd in July 2017.
Director – Jenny Spencer
Jenny has been a member of the QSA team for over 20 years and was elected to the QSA Executive committee in 2015. Jenny has a wealth of knowledge about the Stoma Appliance Scheme and association operating procedures.
Jenny became of Director of the inaugural Board of Queensland Stoma Association Ltd in July 2017.