Our Leadership
At Richmond Futures, our leaders bring a wealth of experience, diverse perspectives, skills, ideas and dedication to our organisation. Meet the leadership team shaping Richmond Futures.
Our Board Members
Ally Mercer – Chairperson
Ally lives in Springfield, North East Tasmania, having moved to Tasmania from Canberra in 2004. Ally has primarily worked for the public sector throughout Australia. The majority of her 35 years of work has been with the Commonwealth Government in the Defence Forces, Australian Federal Police and the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Ally was also the Sustainable Development Manager at Dorset Council and the CEO of Dorset Economic Development Group. She was also responsible for the management of three Censuses in Northern Tasmania, specifically in the areas of Cultural and Linguistically diverse communities, homeless strategies and hospitals.
Ben Hardaker – Deputy Chairperson
Ben brings to the Board extensive expertise in supply chain management and business transformation. With broad national and international experience across manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and public utilities, backed by a Bachelor of Business from the University of Tasmania, he is excited about the opportunity to use his skills to contribute to the achievement of Richmond Fellowship Tasmania’s and Richmond Futures’ mission.
Ben is passionate about improving the quality of life for those affected directly and indirectly by mental health issues in Tasmania.
Paul Liggins – Treasurer
Paul Liggins is a former partner with Deloitte Access Economics in Hobart.
Paul graduated with a degree in economics from the University of Tasmania before moving to Melbourne and working in a variety of roles with the Victorian government and in the private sector. He has a range of public policy experience across the Infrastructure, Energy, Tourism, and Health sectors.
Paul returned to Hobart in 2018 and joined the Board in 2019 where he is part of the Finance and Risk Management Committee. Paul is also the Finance Director for Orienteering Australia. He lives in Kettering.
Andy Stuart
Andy lives in Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, having lived and worked throughout various states and territories in the country. Andy Stuart is the General Manager of the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village with a team of 40 staff and accommodating up to 140 guests within individual Chalets throughout the property. Andy has considerable governance and business management experience in high-growth technology companies, hospitality, and consumer marketing. His skill set in designing, implementing, and planning strategies to achieve exponential growth and take-up in a new market with “first to the market” solutions utilised throughout Australia and overseas is core to his work focus.
David Glasson
David is currently the Strategy & Business Development Manager at Tas Gas in Launceston. Before moving to Tasmania and joining the energy industry, he spent 15+ years working in Financial Services both in Melbourne and overseas. David brings to the Board expertise in Finance, Strategy and Project Delivery. David is currently the Company Secretary and a member of the Governance Committee.
He has a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Finance from Massey University (NZ), is CPA Qualified and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
David currently lives in sunny Bridport with his wife and three children.
Peter Mulholland
Peter resides in Launceston, Tasmania, having spent his childhood years in Tasmania, then living for 20 years in Victoria, and moving back to Tasmania in the ’90s. Peter retired as an intensive care paramedic in late 2022 after having worked for over 30 years within the ambulance profession in both metropolitan and rural areas of Victoria and Tasmania.
Before his ambulance career, Peter was a Registered Nurse working at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and the Royal District Nursing Service. Whilst working in the ambulance profession, Peter obtained a Psychology Degree and both a Master of and PhD in Medical Science (Rural Health).
Kelly Ford
Kelly currently manages Disability Policy and Programs with the Tasmanian Government in Hobart and has worked in the disability sector for over 15 years.
After graduating from the University of Tasmanian in 1990, Kelly started her career in adult and basic education as a literacy tutor and moved into the employment and training sector where she worked for 15 years in the North West of Tasmania.
Our Executive Team
Patrick Lilwall – Chief Executive Officer
Patrick is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Richmond Group covering Richmond Fellowship, Richmond Futures and Richmond Investments. As an experienced CEO, Patrick brings strong experience with over 12 years in healthcare (mental health, disability, family services, hospitals, NDIS and Aged Care) with his most recent Tasmanian experience as CEO for The Hobart Clinic. His previous focus was on the large-scale digital transformation of organisations in both the For-Profit and For-Purpose sectors. He has also run his own consulting practice and comes from a strong commercial background spanning ten sectors of industry.
Bradley Van de Kamp – General Manager Operations
Bradley is the General Manager of Operations. Bradley’s career has been centred around community services and providing support to vulnerable demographics. He strives to help everyone achieve their aspirations and unlock their full potential.
Bradley’s expertise is in implementing new funding agreements, operational frameworks, and service provisions. He is also experienced in reviewing and developing new service provisions and frameworks. He prioritises building strong relationships with stakeholders and puts the people he supports at the forefront of everything he does. Bradley ensures that programs always meet the needs of the people he supports, so they can achieve their goals to the best of their abilities.
Kerri Hall – General Manager Business
Kerri is the General Manager Business Services. Kerri’s passion lies in supporting and developing her team, and she enjoys learning something new every day, no matter how big or small.
Kerri holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin University with a major in Commercial Law. Prior to this, Kerri completed studies in management and human resources. Kerri has over 20 years of experience in management, both in the private and not-for-profit sectors in Hobart, including two local accounting firms.
Kerri resides in Cambridge with her family and five kelpies.
Erin Wagner – General Manager People & Quality
Erin Wagner is the General Manager People and Quality. She enjoys collaborating with teams in the community sector and applying her skills and knowledge to practice. This involves active listening, effective communication, collaboration, and working with others to achieve the best outcomes for everyone.
Erin also enjoys conducting research and gathering information to create and develop policies, procedures, guides, manuals, and forms, which allows her to further develop her analytical and research skills.