Board Members

Brad Dean is a qualified accountant with 30 years’ experience and Director at Ward & Ilsley Partners, specialising in business and not-for-profit advisory, with a strong history of community leadership and over a decade of service on the Peel Thunder Football Club board, currently as President.

A proud Peel-based business owner and family man, Chris is deeply committed to developing local youth through training, employment and elite football pathways, with eight years on the Peel Thunder Football Club board and five years as Director of Football supporting the growth of young athletes across the region.

Michael Holland is the Director of Community Development at the City of Rockingham, bringing extensive leadership experience across community infrastructure, sport and recreation, facilities, economic development and governance, alongside a long-standing background in football coaching, club presidency and board roles, with a strong passion for growing and governing community sport.

Murray Thornhill is a Director of the Peel Thunder Football Club and Managing Director of HHG Legal Group, bringing nearly 30 years of legal, governance and business growth experience, alongside a strong commitment to community engagement and sustainable organisational leadership.

A seasoned business improvement and finance leader, Andrew brings extensive international experience in operational excellence and governance, currently serving as Commercial Manager at Roy Hill and an AICD member with prior treasurer roles across Peel sporting organisations.

Arron is a senior executive with over 20 years’ experience across government and private sectors, currently CEO of Golf Australia, bringing strong leadership, governance and football experience as a former player, coach and administrator to support Peel Thunder Football Club.

Robyn brings extensive experience in government, community engagement and regional development, serving as the Member for Murray–Wellington. A strong advocate for the Peel region, she contributes valuable leadership, governance and stakeholder engagement expertise to support the continued growth and success of Peel Thunder Football Club.