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In recognition of the deep history and culture of this Island Lutrawita, Richmond Futures would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to all Tasmanian Aboriginal people and acknowledge our respect for their culture and identity which has been bound up with the Land, Waterways and Sky for generations. We would also like to pay our respects to Elders, past and present for they hold the memories, knowledge, culture and hopes of Aboriginal Tasmania.

Richmond Futures is committed to continuously building an inclusive and safe organisational culture, where people can bring their whole (authentic and true) self. Diverse experiences, ways of knowing, thinking and working styles are valued, encouraged and respected because we recognise that expertise and knowledge comes in various forms. We work in solidarity with one another to create a workplace where everybody can belong, connect and succeed in their role. We do this by courageously sharing our different perspectives, radically listening, being open to reflection and change, and learning from each other.

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.

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Her career has been in senior management roles in media, statistics, economics, strategic, financial, governance and sustainable and community development. Through these roles, she has gained extensive experience in consulting and has been involved in numerous Federal and State committees.

After retirement in 2016, Ally has devoted her time to volunteering with many organisations in Tasmania and is currently on the Tasmanian Health Service Advisory Council, State Advanced Care Directive Committee, Health Consumer Network, National Health Standards Committee and TAZREACH Committee. She was Deputy Chair of the Launceston Benevolent Society and the current Treasurer of the Mechanics Hall in Scottsdale. She is a literacy Libraries Tasmania tutor as well as a Tasmanian Volunteer Ambulance Officer. Ally’s interest in mental health stemmed from many years in the Defence Force and Police Force and living in rural communities. During the past 30 years, Ally has developed an appreciation of the intricacies of mental health in the community and feels passionate about being part of changing the societal philosophy around mental health and its impacts.

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.

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Andy can be classed as an entrepreneur with innovative ideas that identify the need for the creation of audacious business solutions to fill voids. Throughout his career he has held additional senior management roles in strategic planning, governance, economics, and not-for-profit organisations, and has been actively involved in the sporting community, working with Cycling Australia World Championships in Melbourne 2012, Netball Australia at the World Cup in Sydney 2015 and at the Commonwealth Games in Queensland in 2018.

Andy has a Bachelor of Business, Accounting and Marketing, UTAS, a Bachelor of Information Technology, UTAS and a Graduate Certificate in Business, UTAS. He is a member of the Institute of Company Directors; Institute of Community Directors and he sits on numerous Not-for-Profit Boards throughout Tasmania’s various arenas.

Andy is married to Sally and has two children Zac (Engineer in Launceston) and Sarah (Primary Teach in Geelong) along with their two aged golden retrievers Charlie and Cairo. Strong family values, community well-being and mental health are areas Andy actively champions.

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).

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During his ambulance career, Peter had previously been involved as a member of the Critical Incident Stress Management team for several years. Peter also worked on the Aeromedical section of Ambulance Tasmania with the Royal Flying Doctor Service as both intensive care and extended care paramedic. 

Peter has been a member of the Ambulance Tasmania Research Committee and a Mentor with the Australasian College of Paramedicine’s Research Mentoring Program. 

In his spare time, Peter is involved in the sport of archery and has had success in both national and international competitions.

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.

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Always keen to diversify her knowledge and skills, Kelly has taken opportunities to work in a Ministerial Adviser role and in the National Disability Insurance Agency at the commencement of the Scheme in Tasmania. Kelly also spent two years in the Operations Manager role with Richmond Futures. 

Kelly is a passionate advocate for the inclusion of people with psychosocial disability in all aspects of community life and the delivery of high-quality support services.

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.

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Patrick is a dynamic, values-driven leader who has achieved financial successes, strong relationships with government, corporate and community sectors, and a high level of personal commitment, professionalism and integrity.

Patrick also brings strong qualifications including AICD Graduate, Executive MBA, Advisory Board Chair, and Administration, Quality and Major Project Delivery studies. With his feet firmly planted in Tasmania, he and his wife continue to enjoy a connection to country with their 23ha property in Cambridge. This grounding provides a wonderful balance to the corporate world and offers so much learning and life balance.

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.

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Throughout his career, Bradley has worked in various sectors of service delivery. He has worked with disadvantaged youth in residential settings, remote Aboriginal communities, supported unaccompanied minors in both offshore and community-based detention, the disability sector, and now currently works in the Mental Health sector.

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.

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With over 15 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, Erin has extensive skills in:

  • Business and executive leadership
  • Human resources
  • Audit preparation and auditing
  • Diploma in Project Management
  • Diploma in Leadership
  • Cert 4 in Business Frontline Management
  • Quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Development and monitoring of human resources and work health and safety business frameworks
  • Development of client and stakeholder complaints and feedback frameworks
  • Leadership, governance, advocacy, and policy in child and youth sectors, community health, housing, community, NDIS, and private sectors.

Her work history spans across community services and the not-for-profit sector, the private sector, educational settings, family services sector, and the youth out-of-home care sector.