2008 Jeans for Genes Executive Committee

John Glover, Managing Director, PENDRAGON

John, a forward thinking businessman, originally from London migrated to Australia in 1992, now operates as a successful labour hire firm, Pendragon which specialise in contractor management, salary packaging, immigration and recruitment.

After attending a Jeans for Genes charity function, he began to understand the core objectives of the Children’s Medical Research Institute and was impressed with the research that was being conducted. With three children of his own, John appreciates the need for research into childhood diseases and decided to become more involved by joining the executive committee, which he has recently been appointed Chairperson.

 Markus Preston, Managing Director, THE PRESTON GROUP

Markus, the proud owner of a materials handling hire business The Preston Group, which holds an enviable reputation in the Australian & international building construction hire industry for its innovative, safe & high-quality products and excellent service.
 
Markus, the proud father of two young boys, greatly appreciates they are fortunately healthy, and in recognition of this, he and his wife support Jeans for Genes financially, as well as extended his committment by volunteering his time and experience to be on the Executive Committee.

Gary Williams, Director, PERFECTION BADGES

Elizabeth Marchant, Group General Manager, RECOGNITION PR / OUTSOURCE

Liz is a director of both companies and is responsible for daily operational and financial management as well as strategic client support.  She is a passionate entrepreneur and business leader who cares about high quality outcomes from any business or community endeavour she undertakes.  She brings to the committee a focus on development and growth, business best practice and innovation.

She is the mother and stepmother to three boys from age 2 to 16.