EXECUTIVE TEAM

HAMISH PEARCE - Founding Director MonSTaR Foundation
E: hamish.pearce@monstarfoundation.com.au

Hamish is Financial Advisor with Mentor1 Financial Planning in North Sydney. He has previously worked in Sales and Marketing at a corporate level.

Hamish's dedication to this cause came about through the diagnosis and subsequent passing of his wife Fiona in April 2007. The generosity and support that was extended to Hamish from family and friends during the tough times of Fiona's illness motivated him to establish the MonSTaR Foundation.

Hamish married Kimberley in early 2009 and together they are raising Will and Angus who was born in March 2010.

MARK GOLDING - Founding Director MonSTaR Foundation
E: mark.golding@monstarfoundation.com.au

Mark is the Managing Director of GoldKey Financial Services and has operated successfully in the Financial Services sector for over 30 years.

Mark has been a board member of Pennant Hills Golf Club for 3 years and is currently chairman of the Business Development Committee. He held the position President of the Fathers' Association of The Kings School in 2005 and is a volunteer at the Matthew Talbot Hostel for the Homeless

Marks sister, Lisa, had profound disabilities and passed away at a young age.  Mark is married to Cheryl and has three children, Cassandra, Lauren and Jonathan.

GREG HARGREAVES - Founding Director MonSTaR Foundation
greg.hargreaves@monstarfoundation.com.au

Greg is principal at Hargreaves Property Group, a commercial property development business, which was established in 1996. Greg has over 25 years' experience in the property industry.

Greg has served as a board member of Pennant Hills Golf Club for the past five years, chairing a number of committees over this period. He is an active volunteer at Matthew Talbot Hostel providing services for homeless and destitute men.

Greg has a sister, Carmel, who has physical and intellectual disability. He is married to Kim and they have three sons, Matthew, Daniel & Luke.

PETER OVERTON - MonSTaR Foundation Patron

Peter is the well known and regarded News Anchor for Channel Nine News, Sydney. With over 20 years experience in the media, Peter has risen to be one of Australia's top journalists. He has held positions at 2UE, SKY Channel, Channel 7 Adelaide and most recently spent eight years as a reporter for the Nine Networks 60 Minutes.

As with most of us involved, Peter was touched by Motor Neurone Disease when his sister's best friend, Fiona Pearce was diagnosed in 2005. Peter did not hesitate when he was asked to MC the inaugural MonSTaR Cup and has been a willing participant ever since. There is little doubt that Peter's involvement in this great event has contributed to its success.

We are more than grateful to have Peter as the Patron of The MonSTaR Foundation and thank him for agreeing to take on this role.

Peter is married to Jessica Rowe and they have two young daughters, Allegra & Giselle.

REBECCA OVERTON - Committee Member

Rebecca Overton, sister of Peter, is a General Practitioner in Lindfield. She became involved with the MonSTaR Foundation in 2011 through her longstanding friendship with Hamish Pearce and his late wife, Fiona.

She has been involved with several fundraising events, namely for Fiona and Hamish after Fiona’s diagnosis with MND in 2005 and to raise funds to assist her God-daughter, Georgia Conn who has cerebral palsy.

She is married to Mike and is the mother of four year old triplets, Charlotte, Tom and Emily.