Grant Murdoch, Chairman
Grant joined the Endeavour Foundation Board in 2007, bringing more than 35 years' chartered accountancy experience and a solid understanding of the not-for-profit sector.
He is a partner with Ernst & Young and Divisional Director of their Transaction Advisory Services in Queensland, with experience in mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, corporate restructures and share issues.
Grant is Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland Business School.
He was a member of the Board of Management of the Queensland Deaf Society for ten years.
Shane Charles, Deputy Chairman
Shane joined the Endeavour Foundation Board in 2004 in appreciation of its positive impact on his family and his local community. He has previously served as Chairman, and is a member of the South west Queensland Area Committee.
A solicitor and managing partner of Condon Charles Lawyers, Shane practices in commercial law, particularly succession planning, mergers and acquisitions and business structuring.
He is President of the Toowoomba chamber of Commerce, sits on the boards of the Toowoomba Regional Council Economic Development Committee, and the Toowoomba Region's NEXTEP Project and is a member of the Urban Development Institute of Australia.
Gerard Crotty, Treasurer
Gerard is one of the longest serving Board members, having been actively involved with Endeavour Foundation for more than 25 years.
He is a member of Endeavour’s Wide Bay Area Committee.
He has knowledge of the not-for-profit sector and is a staunch supporter of grass roots community participation.
In addition to his long-term support for the Endeavour Foundation, Gerard is also involved in Apex and Rotary and is the CEO of a large not-for-profit community business in the employment, training and construction industry.
John Bowen
John has been proudly involved with Endeavour Foundation since 1994 and is Chairman of the Brisbane Metropolitan Area Committee.
He brings valuable experience to Endeavour, following an impressive career spanning more than 40 years at Queensland Health.
He has a special interest in the not-for-profit sector and is passionate about helping Endeavour continue its vital work.
David de Villiers
David has been involved with Endeavour Foundation since 1996, bringing substantial experience in special education and child psychology and a desire to make a difference.
He has a passion for helping children with disabilities and has been awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) for services to Special Education.
He was Principal of Rosella Park School for students with a disability for six years and is a part-time lecturer in psychology with Central Queensland University.
David is a member of Endeavour's Central Queensland Area Committee.
David Rawnsley
David joined the Endeavour Foundation Board in 2006, following two years of involvement with the North Queensland Area Committee.
After more than a decade of teaching in the vocational education and training sector, David became the director of his family motor vehicle company.
He has a keen interest in the not-for-profit sector and is also a member of the Apex Club of Townsville as well as several sporting and community groups.
He is a trade-qualified cabinetmaker and has a Bachelor of Education.