Staying Alive Foundation Advisory Board
Mark Williams
Mark is the founder of Imagine Accounting, a Trusted Advisor in Accounting, Tax and Financial Management.
Since a very young age, I’ve been fascinated by business, the numbers and how the business community impacts and create a positive contribution to society.
That’s why the team and I at Imagine Accounting are focused on partnering with business owners from a cross section of the community (start-ups, growth, and seasoned businesses), and help you create and grow highly profitable businesses - that also contribute positively to humanity as a whole.
HOW WE HELP YOU GROW…
By focusing on our nimble nine services, values, and service guarantee - we’ve been privileged to help many business owners (professional services, finance, technology, medical, health, building & construction, property developers, and more...) create the business and life you most desire.
So, if you’re a startup, seasoned business owner or a high net-worth individual, who wants to leverage your business, influence (and profits) to create a positive contribution to society, all whilst reducing your tax - then the team and I at Imagine Accounting would love to connect with you.
Mark is passionate about the mission of our Staying Alive Foundation and making sure all accounting and financial aspect are taken care of!
Amanda Smith
Amanda Smith is an award winning insurance specialist with over 20 years’ experience. As the senior principal of Optimum Insurance Services, she provides qualified and tailored insurance broking services to business and corporate markets.
Since starting her career in the late ‘90s, Amanda has worked in a number of broking firms in senior management positions. She founded Optimum Insurance Services in 2005 and operates as an authorised representative of the respected national brokerage, Insurance Advisernet Australia Pty Ltd.
Amanda is a dedicated insurance professional, committed to continuous professional development and to providing optimum insurance protection for her clients.
When asked about her passion for the industry, Amanda says: “I enjoy all facets of the day to day challenges that being part of the insurance industry has to offer. There’s never a dull moment. I also thoroughly enjoy the experience of training my staff and sharing with them my experience and knowledge.”
Amanda is a recipient of the National Insurance Brokers Association’s highest recognition for outstanding performance, The Warren Tickle Award (2004). This national award aptly acknowledges Amanda’s ongoing commitment to the profession and her clients.
From 2004-06, Amanda was the NIBA Young Professional Chairperson, a natural progression from her previous four-year role as a NIBA Committee Representative. Amanda holds an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services - Insurance Broking and is a Qualified Practicing Insurance Broker (NIBA).
In 2008, Amanda was nominated as a finalist for Insurance Adviser of the Year with Insurance Advisernet. And again in 2009, Amanda was nominated and a finalist for Insurance Adviser of the Year with Insurance Advisernet and the recipient of the IAA Vero Insurance Adviser of the Year award.
Amanda is very passionate about raising awareness and education about saving lives in case of heart attacks and cardiac arrests out-of-hospital.
Amanda is an important part of our team presenting lifesaving demonstration in different areas of the community.