Meet the Management Team
Mary Carroll, Chief Executive OfficerMary Carroll is the CEO of Capricorn Tourism and is responsible for the overall management of Capricorn Tourism operations including marketing and visitor servicing. Mary brings a combination of destination marketing, membership, corporate governance and strong relationship building skills to the organisation and has been recognised by our industry with numerous awards and accolades for her contributions including roles with QLD Information Centre Association (QICA) and Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA). |
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Janelle Kerr, Financial ControllerJanelle Kerr is the Financial Controller and is responsible to the General Manager for the organisations financial accounting and reporting. Janelle is currently completing a Bachelor of Business degree through CQU Rockhampton to extend on her accounting qualifications. |
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Krista White, Destination Marketing ExecutiveKrista White is responsible for destination marketing, logo and collateral design and co-ordinating the visiting journalist program into the region. Krista has a Bachelor of Tourism degree through CQ University and is currently undertaking creative design studies to extend her skills. |
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David Saunderson, Destination Management OfficerDavid Saunderson is responsible for coordination and assisting with the implementation of actions outlined in the Queensland Tourism Strategy and Destination Management Plan for the region. David has experience with member associations and has a strong interest in eco tourism development and sustainability for the region. |
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Billie Walker, eMarketing CoordinatorBillie Walker is responsible for the updates and content for coporate and leisure websites, ATDW, STDW data and also assisting the marketing and projects team with major projects throughout the year. Billie is currently completing a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) at CQ University. |
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Ellie Traynor, Events ManagerEllie Traynor is responsible for organising and providing coordination for a range of events in the region, including the major events such as QREX, Big River Jazz and services to Beef Australia. Ellie has a background in managing arts and community events and is currently completing a Bachelor of Creative Industries through QUT. |
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Ashlee Allwood, Events CoordinatorAshlee Allwood has been involved with co-ordinating numerous events for Capricorn Business & Events and is also responsible for relocation and orientation tours of the region for new arrivals moving into the area. Ashlee has also been active in the Training & Development field prior to joining Capricorn Tourism. |
| Ron Jenkins, Tropic of Capricorn Spire Visitor Information Centre, RockhamptonChristine Shonhan, Customs House Visitor Information Centre, Rockhampton
Maria Finlay, Heritage Village Visitor Information Centre, Rockhampton Janine Crute, Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre, Yeppoon Nicole Travis, Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre, Emerald Maureen McMartin, Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre, Emerald Denise Hayes, Tourism Trainee Michelle Pownall, Tourism Trainee Nathais Warkill, Tourism Trainee |











