Jamie Duff

Qbit

I joined in 2007 and became a committee member soon afterwards. I’m extremely proud to have been involved in our transformation from the Subiaco Business Association into the force we are today. The journey has been personally rewarding and serving on the committee is a great way to give something back to the community while networking with other professionals. As a strong believer in the importance of long-term business relationships, I gain great satisfaction from the way WSBA attracts and holds so many members and helps them connect with each other.

Blake Lieschke

There’s something very special about WSBA. For me personally, I absolutely love meeting new people and learning something new. I enjoy building relationships and a massive believer in that we can achieve more as a collective group, than we can individually. That’s why the WSBA and its high calibre member membership has been an excellent fit and complements our business exceptionally well.

I’m excited to be a member of the WSBA management committee and look forward to assisting the WSBA, its members and their business build stronger relationships and have some fun along the way.

As a Certified Practising Valuer, Licensed Valuer and Associate of the Australian Property Institute, I have extensive experience across a wide variety of asset classes and specialise in prestige / high worth residential through the Western Suburbs. As a veteran Expert Witness, I regularly give evidence at trial in the Supreme Court and Family Court of Western Australia and have been engaged in a number of landmark cases which revolve around complex property matters in recent years. When I’m not under intense cross examination, you’ll find me enjoying time with my young family, usually on the water with the other love of my life, a vintage rescue boat that I’m slowly bringing back to life.

Michelle Yates

Having had the pleasure of being associated with the WSBA as a corporate member within financial companies, dating back to 2001, I’m now a proud management committee member. This has been fulfilling to see how the wheels & cogs function behind the scenes & the work put into events & running such a valued and longstanding business association. Our committee is focused on aligning needs & in helping members to add value to all business sectors. As well as, to give the most that we can by way of WSBA’s membership benefits. I am very proud to see how the membership is growing from strength to strength.

I look forward to chatting at functions with you new and existing members alike & seeing how we can welcome fresh and innovative ideas to the wonderful community that is, the WSBA!

Stephen Spry

CBSW Tax & Business

My accounting firm joined in 2013 with the aim of finding new clients. It was a smart decision that has paid commercial dividends. What has especially appealed is that we meet high-calibre people who come from diverse industries and represent everything from start-ups to established companies. We’re also very impressed with the quality and frequency of events and WSBA’s community feeling. The way members relate to each other fits perfectly with my philosophy of creating real working partnerships with clients, something I know other members also aspire to achieve.

Malcolm Stewart

Equinox Accounting and Equinox Financial Planning.

Having been a member of WSBA for a number of years I felt it was time I gave back to the Association by joining the Committee. The fellow members of the committee are all passionate small business owners and their stories are quite inspiring. But they are not alone. They are just a small sample of the many wonderful members of the WSBA.

Connecting, collaborating and supporting other business owners in the WSBA is why I have joined the committee. I hope we continue that work and to grow the WSBA into an even bigger network and provide further opportunities to support small business in the Western Suburbs.

Sarah Maconachie

PGY consultants

At my first event with WSBA over a year ago, I left feeling inspired, motivated and eager to get out there to meet more people. I had recently returned to work after having children and was new to the Perth working world after moving from Sydney. I found WSBA so welcoming and exactly the type of group that I belonged in- I am thrilled to now be on the committee!

I work at PGY Consultants as the Sales Director with Perth’s number 1 Mindset Consultant- Fiona Yue. Together we help individuals and organisations completely transform. If you have a clear vision of what you want to achieve we will give you the tools to achieve it, usually in one big quantum leap. As well as helping to change the lives of many, I write a blog called “Work Hard Parent Hard”. My blog covers all things parenting, working, mindset- and gender equality!

Outside of my working world I do all things parenting, my 4 year old and 2 year old twins keep me very busy. WSBA events are the perfect place for me to have interesting conversations with small- medium business owners and enjoy some time for myself- usually with a well-deserved glass of wine in my hand.

Ryan Fitzgerald

Wood Recruitment

As someone that has vast experience in Business Development & Sales I have spent my fair share of time networking. WSBA has proven time after time to be a place I can count on to form friendships, build relationships and gain valued new clients organically in an environment that is engaging, fun and informative at fantastic venues all over WA.

Chances are you’ll hear Ryan before you see him. Ryan is loud, energetic and whole heap of fun. As the Senior Recruitment Consultant at Wood Recruitment Ryan is full of ideas, tips, and tricks to assist with hiring for your business. Known for his speed, quality and reliability if you ever want hiring advice or are looking for a new staff member seek him out at an upcoming event or give him a call Ryan LOVES a chat!

Anne Hallam

Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA joined the committee in 2024 after hearing great things from current members. What I really like about the WSBA is the opportunities it gives Western Suburbs businesses and individuals the opportunity to connect, collaborate and grow.

Our organisation delivers diagnosis, education and health promotion to people in Western Australia impacted by respiratory conditions. Being part of WSBA provides an amazing platform for our leaders to connect with our others and share the impact of our team and services, located in West Perth.

I’m really excited to be part of the committee and see WSBA grow and provide exciting opportunities for the business community in the Western Suburbs. Bring it on!

Paul Claessen

Paul Claessen Consulting

Kylie Michael

Pragma Lawyers

Jos Bartlett

Concise Digital 

I had the privilege of attending several inspiring WSBA events with Concise Digital before joining the committee in 2024. I head the digital marketing department at Concise, a proud WSBA member for many years, sharing its core values of collaboration, growth, and connection.

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to join the committee. It’s been incredibly rewarding to contribute to the wonderful events and opportunities that the WSBA facilitates for its members.

Nadia Leopardi

𝙈𝙮 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙉𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙇𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞, 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙝-𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙮 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙𝙬𝙞𝙙𝙚.

𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙮, 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙎𝘽𝘼.

Melanie Cronin

I joined the WSBA in 2013, following the re brand from the Subiaco Business Association, in this time I have seen amazing changes take place and have loved the opportunity to make a difference, it has been a privilege to contribute to and witness the continued growth and success of the WSBA’s friendly and informative networking functions that are regularly sold out.

Ben Rockman

UHY Haines Norton Perth

After moving from over East during the pandemic, the YWSBA has been a fantastic opportunity for me to integrate into the local community. I’ve really enjoyed meeting lots of like-minded people and learning about their different professions and businesses through the numerous networking events. I am looking forward to being a part of the YWSBA committee and continuing to build strong relationships with all current and future members.

In my role as a tax accountant, I work closely with a wide variety of different clients mainly specialising in Small Business Tax and Advisory. My passion is assisting individuals and small businesses take better control of their finances to grow their business and improve their wealth. I am always happy to expand my network or even just to have a chat, whether it’s about work, life or sports.

Imogen Blow

Bloom

I’m thrilled to have found such a supportive and warm community at WSBA. It’s not often ambition meets support, but at WSBA, everyone is intent on building each other up for the benefit of the community.

Bloom is a NFP that helps young people develop their entrepreneurial and innovation skills through program, coworking and events. I run their marketing as well as their user experience to help reach new individuals and improve the design of our organisation.

Tim Ponnusamy

Emploi Recruitment

As a specialist recruiter within the professional practice accounting space in Perth, a large part of my day-to-day role is to network within the professional services industry in Perth and build connections with like minded people that share my set of values.

I have been attending WSBA events for the best part of 5 years and believe that the WSBA has the right blend of professional style networking mixed with a personable approach. As a good friend of mine (and WSBA) Ron Gibson always says, a good networker is someone who understands how to walk the line between the personal and professional.

I have decided to join the Young Professionals committee of the WSBA as I have a particular passion for helping young professionals (like myself) grow their networks and make connections that will help them grow both in their careers and as people.

Aaron Dominish

Hall Chadwick 

Working closely with young professionals in the Perth, it’s been great to have first-hand experience of watching driven people grow through building genuine connections with good people. The YWSBA provides an incredible space to meet with high calibre, growth-minded professionals, who ultimately become long-term relationships. These relationships have assisted me immensely throughout my career and I look forward to meeting and introducing younger professionals to the socialising scene.

As a Chartered Accountant, and Registered Liquidator, I work closely with a wide range of businesses to stabilise operations and turnaround the affairs. In doing so, calling upon a network of experienced operators has allowed the team to get the best outcomes for all involved.

Grace Coombs

Lavan

Grace Coombs is an associate in Lavan’s Family Law team.

Grace practices in all areas of family law. She has instructed both Senior Counsel and Counsel in trials in the Family Court of Western Australia and assisted in appeal matters in the Supreme Court of Western Australia. She has experience in complex financial matters and parenting matters.

Grace is experienced in representing clients at all stages of their matter, including to prepare consent orders when agreement has been reached, represent clients in mediation and assist them through litigation.

Grace has been an active member of the Family Lawyers Practitioners Association of Western Australia, Social & CPD Committee for the previous four years.

I aim to provide a service to my clients where I can assist to refer them to the appropriate professional, outside of their family law needs. The Young Western Suburbs Business Association is a fantastic opportunity for like-minded young professionals to network and expand their referral sources.