About the HQMA Committee
The Holdfast Quays Marina Association operate and manage the facilities of the marina, with the marina manager living nearby to ensure rapid response to
any urgent matters.
Meet the managing Committee…
Jo Mitton
Committee Member Jo is an easily recognised face on the sailing scene having completed in racing at the top level and now operates one of Australia’s leading boat sales businesses. Jo has a wealth of knowledge about boating at all levels, and has probably owned more boats than any other person in the State!
Allan Aitchison
Chairman HQMA Local businessman and identity, Allan has a wealth of corporate management experience and is a director of several companies. With 40+ years of commercial Electrical, IT and Microwave infrastructure delivery as the director of major projects, including design, engineering and project management of telecommunications projects throughout Australia. Allan has a strong interest in the development of South Australia and is a trusted advisor to the State Government.
Stuart McGregor
Committee Member Originally from Perth WA, but living in South Australia since 2003, I have been an avid sailor sailing Endeavour 24’s in the west, and while living in Sydney NSW for 7 years, I sailed extensively there, and was lucky to crew on a couple of Sydney to Hobart boat deliveries. I have been a commercial pilot since 1982, staring out with Lloyd Aviation, then QANTAS, and now Alliance Airlines. I am currently the owner of a 29 foot sloop ‘QED’ with a partner.
Gabriella Ornig
Accounts Gabriella is a highly regarded, and accomplished business / finance manager to small businesses, with extensive experience as a business owner in the financial services, and manufacturing sectors, and enjoys networking with pro-active businesses who strive for excellence. Gabriella works in partnership with Treasurer Stephen Punke.
Jamie Beavis
Committee Member Jamie is no stranger to boating, and has been involved in sailing for most of his life. Jamie has raced larger yachts for many years, and brings very extensive and welcome private business experience to the Committee, and is a welcome member, who brings considerable community volunteer experience to the table.
Stephen Punke
Committee Member Stephen is a well known and respected member of the local business community having been involved in residential and commercial conveyancing since 1987. With a true passion for boating, Stephen is the proud owner of one of the most beautiful power boats in the Patawalonga Marina.
John Halliday
Secretary With decades of commercial experience working within international Insurance Broking and Risk Management companies in executive leadership positions, John brings a wealth of executive experience to the HQMA team.About the HQMA Committee
The Holdfast Quays Marina Association operate and
manage the facilities of the marina, with the marina
manager living nearby to ensure rapid response to any
urgent matters.
Meet the managing Committee…
Jo Mitton
Committee Member Jo is an easily recognised face on the sailing scene having completed in racing at the top level and now operates one of Australia’s leading boat sales businesses. Jo has a wealth of knowledge about boating at all levels, and has probably owned more boats than any other person in the State!
Stuart McGregor
Committee Member Originally from Perth WA, but living in South Australia since 2003, I have been an avid sailor sailing Endeavour 24’s in the west, and while living in Sydney NSW for 7 years, I sailed extensively there, and was lucky to crew on a couple of Sydney to Hobart boat deliveries. I have been a commercial pilot since 1982, staring out with Lloyd Aviation, then QANTAS, and now Alliance Airlines. I am currently the owner of a 29 foot sloop ‘QED’ with a partner.
Stephen Punke
Committee Member Stephen is a well known and respected member of the local business community having been involved in residential and commercial conveyancing since 1987. With a true pashion for boating, Stephen is the proud owner of one of the most beautiful power boats in the Patawalonga Marina.
John Halliday
Secretary With decades of commercial experience working within international Insurance Broking and Risk Management companies in executive leadership positions, John brings a wealth of executive experience to the HQMA team.
Allan Aitchison
Chairman HQMA Local businessman and identity, Allan has a wealth of corporate management experience and is a director of several companies. With 40+ years of commercial Electrical, IT and Microwave infrastructure delivery as the director of major projects, including design, engineering and project management of telecommunications projects throughout Australia. Allan has a strong interest in the development of South Australia and is a trusted advisor to the State Government.
Jamie Beavis
Committee Member Jamie is no stranger to boating, and has been involved in sailing for most of his life. Jamie has raced larger yachts for many years, and brings very extensive and welcome private business experience to the Committee, and is a welcome member, who brings considerable community volunteer experience to the table.
Gabriella Ornig
Accounts Gabriella is a highly regarded, and accomplished business / finance manager to small businesses, with extensive experience as a business owner in the financial services, and manufacturing sectors, and enjoys networking with pro-active businesses who strive for excellence. Gabriella works in partnership with Treasurer Stephen Punke.
About the HQMA Committee
The Holdfast Quays Marina Association operate and manage the facilities of the marina, with the marina manager living nearby to ensure rapid response to any urgent matters.
Meet the managing Committee…
Jo Mitton
Committee Member Jo is an easily recognised face on the sailing scene having completed in racing at the top level and now operates one of Australia’s leading boat sales businesses. Jo has a wealth of knowledge about boating at all levels, and has probably owned more boats than any other person in the State!
Allan Aitchison
Chairman HQMA Local businessman and identity, Allan has a wealth of corporate management experience and is a director of several companies. With 40+ years of commercial Electrical, IT and Microwave infrastructure delivery as the director of major projects, including design, engineering and project management of telecommunications projects throughout Australia. Allan has a strong interest in the development of South Australia and is a trusted advisor to the State Government.
Stuart McGregor
Committee Member Originally from Perth WA, but living in South Australia since 2003, I have been an avid sailor sailing Endeavour 24’s in the west, and while living in Sydney NSW for 7 years, I sailed extensively there, and was lucky to crew on a couple of Sydney to Hobart boat deliveries. I have been a commercial pilot since 1982, staring out with Lloyd Aviation, then QANTAS, and now Alliance Airlines. I am currently the owner of a 29 foot sloop ‘QED’ with a partner.
Gabriella Ornig
Accounts Gabriella is a highly regarded, and accomplished business / finance manager to small businesses, with extensive experience as a business owner in the financial services, and manufacturing sectors, and enjoys networking with pro-active businesses who strive for excellence. Gabriella works in partnership with Treasurer Stephen Punke.
Stephen Punke
Committee Member Stephen is a well known and respected member of the local business community having been involved in residential and commercial conveyancing since 1987. With a true pashion for boating, Stephen is the proud owner of one of the most beautiful power boats in the Patawalonga Marina.
John Halliday
Secretary With decades of commercial experience working within international Insurance Broking and Risk Management companies in executive leadership positions, John brings a wealth of executive experience to the HQMA team.
Jamie Beavis
Committee Member Jamie is no stranger to boating, and has been involved in sailing for most of his life. Jamie has raced larger yachts for many years, and brings very extensive and welcome private business experience to the Committee, and is a welcome member, who brings considerable community volunteer experience to the table.