Working Together
Our Team
Creating Community
Meet Our Team
Glenn Kruithoff
President
Glenn is a Chartered Accountant who began his career at KPMG then non-profit and health sectors.
Details/background
For the past 20 years Glenn has worked at a senior and executive level supporting charitable organisations in over 20 countries including the Big Issue and the Royal Deaf Society of Victoria (now Expression Australia), and currently works as the CFO for Quantum Support Services in Regional Victoria. He holds a Masters in Business Administration, post-graduate qualifications in Counselling Practice and Psychology, and is currently undertaking a Doctorate of Business Administration. Glenn has worked as a consultant and representative for the Non-Profit industry to governments and the commercial sector for many years, most recently as the international delegate for charitable investors for the sale of Virgin Airlines. He was also recently named the President of Rye Community House.
Glenn is married and he and his wife Michelle have 6 kids between them, 5 of them girls, and they live in the SE suburbs of Melbourne.
Christopher Greig
Vice President
Chris has an international background in technology and communication sectors.
Details/background
He is an experienced non executive board director, has represented Industry groups and has been a mentor for Leadership Victoria with a special focus on helping new migrants settle into work in Australia. Chris has been a permanent resident in Rye for over 6 years now, he balances his time between a principal at B2B-Relevance and, where he can, helping his wife’s holiday business.
Marlene Fox
Board Member
Marlene is an experienced leader and specialist in early childhood education and care and intervention.
Details/background
Marlene has held positions in the NFP sector including two as a CEO and worked in local and state government and charity organisations. She has a strong commitment to participating and contributing as a non executive volunteer member taking leadership roles as a Deputy Board Chair, Board Chair & as a State President in a Peak Body. Marlene has been a Mornington Peninsula resident for over 25 years.
Chris Samartzis
Board Member
Chris has had a long career in small business and in executive administration.
Details/background
Chris is currently the CEO of Master Pool Builders Association Australia. He has had a long career in small business and in executive administration. He has owned and operated several businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors and he has led organisations, whilst providing transformational opportunities to members in challenging environments. Chris provides balance between strategic thought and operational activities and is known for his leadership impact as an advocate for incremental innovation.
Chris has been a Non-Executive Director of VANA Ltd, Australian Lotteries and Newsagents Association and Newspower Australia. He also is a committee member of Standards Australia, a member of the RMIT VE Industry Advisory Committee and sits on a range of working committees that are aligned with Federal and State lobbying.
Joanne Scanlan
House Manager
Joanne has a long history with Community Houses.
Details/background
Joanne’s connection to community houses began over 23 years ago when she had her first child and wanted a way to connect with her community after many years of working full time. From that first meeting Joanne discovered the importance of community houses for all, and how they were so much more than just somewhere to have a cuppa.
In Joanne’s words “they are the heart of the community where people are given the opportunity to connect and feel safe. They provide the opportunity for lifelong learning and friendships in a relaxed environment.”
Away from work at the House, Joanne and her husband Tim enjoy spending time with their 5 adult children, and now are very proud grandparents of currently 5 grandbabies with hopefully more to come. They also enjoy trying different cafes, socialising with friends and getting away in their caravan with Reggie their four legged Jack Russell.