MEET OUR PEOPLE

OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Archers management team hold a diverse and comprehensive knowledge base and the business Partners personally manage each office on a day-to-day basis. Our reputation for being transparent, reliable and educated professionals ensures the highest quality of support and service for all your strata needs. All strata managers and staff participate in extensive professional development and training programs and are members of the peak industry body, Strata Community Association (QLD).

Melissa Braney

Melissa Braney

Partner

Melissa Braney

Partner

Melissa has been a part of the Archers team since 2008 and began managing the Whitsundays office in 2011. She has extensive experience in the Strata Management industry and specialises in management of large prestige properties on Hamilton Island, which are governed under Company Law. Her in-depth legislative knowledge provides clients with expert and professional advice.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certificate IV in Property Services (Operations)
  • Certificate in Governance and Risk Management

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Certified Strata Community Manager of Strata Community Association QLD (SCA)
  • Australian Resident Accommodation Managers Association (ARAMA)
Joel McBride

Joel McBride

Partner

Joel McBride

Partner

Having been with Archers since 2010, Joel has extensive experience in the Strata Management industry and manages a variety of schemes throughout the Whitsundays, Mackay and Mining Regions. Alongside his Strata experience, Joel has spent over 20 years in various roles within the property industry - including surveying, real estate and various project development roles.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certificate IV in Property Services (Operations)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Certified Strata Community Manager of Strata Community Association QLD (SCA)
  • Australian Resident Accommodation Managers Association (ARAMA)
Queta Dawson

Queta Dawson

Strata Community Manager

Queta Dawson

Strata Community Manager

Queta is a highly experienced administrative professional who has been on an incredible journey. Starting off in the Building & Planning Department, she then entered the Real Estate industry which she has worked in for several years, which then led her to the Strata Industry. Queta has been in the Strata Industry for over 14 years, she is a true asset to the administrative services sector!

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certificate III Business Administration
  • Justice of the Peace (Qualified)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Strata Community Association
Rachel Blaxland

Rachel Blaxland

Senior Strata Community Manager

Rachel Blaxland

CONTACT DETAILS

Rachel Blaxland

Senior Strata Community Manager

Rachel has been a part of the Strata Management industry since 2010 and has been a certified Strata Community Manager since 2015. In 2016 Rachel was awarded Young Strata Manager of the Year by Strata Community Australia (SCA) Qld.

During her time in the industry she has managed a diverse portfolio of customers which has provided her with well-rounded skills and experience. Rachel’s philosophy is to promote proactive action when it comes to Bodies Corporates managing their day-to-day activities and long term objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certificate IV Property Services (Operations)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Accredited Strata Community Manager of Strata Community Association QLD (SCA
  • Australian Resident Accommodation Managers Association (ARAMA)
Gareth Belling

Gareth Belling

Accounts Manager

Gareth Belling

CONTACT DETAILS

Gareth Belling

Accounts Manager

Gareth commenced with Archers in 2015 as an Accounts Manager looking after the Cairns and Townsville portfolios. Due to a restructure in 2019 Gareth was charged with the additional responsibility of looking after the Whitsundays portfolio. Gareth's sound management & organisation skills has enabled him to successfully manage the entire North Queensland. Gareth oversees a small team of professionals based locally and abroad and invests a considerable amount of his time developing others and is a great mentor. Gareth brings to Archers over 18 years professional accounting experience and is a valuable asset to any organisation.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor Of Commerce (Accounting Major)
  • CPA Program in progress

MEMBERSHIPS

  • ASA with CPA Australia
Maryanne Butler

Maryanne Butler

Collections Officer

Maryanne Butler

CONTACT DETAILS

Maryanne Butler

Collections Officer

Maryanne has been part of the Archers team for almost two years in the Accounts Department. Her 24 years experience in the Accounting industry has taught her a great deal. Her strong problem-solving skills, allow her to effectively manage conflict and deal with demanding situations. Maryanne is keen to utilise her abilities to deliver excellent services in providing the best possible outcome for everyone.

Fiona Long

Fiona Long

Accountant

Fiona Long

CONTACT DETAILS

Fiona Long

Accountant

Fiona joined Archers just over two years ago.  She has 30+ years working experience in Finance, firstly working in Auckland NZ, Sydney and the Gold Coast as a Senior / Financial Accountant. Predominately her experience has been service based with a strong emphasis on Financial Accounting - Audit, Statutory and Regulatory Compliance, Payroll, Internal Controls and Change Management.  Her background is diverse, ranging from large global corporates, legal, recruitment, insurance, medical, ticketing promotions and SME’s.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Diploma of Accounting
  • BAS Agent Certification
  • Internal Auditing – Management Systems Auditing
  • AAT Membership
  • Tax Practitioners Board Membership