Meet the Team

The Academy team provides years of experience in key areas:

  • Club management
  • Hotel management
  • Gaming management
  • Conference Management and Catering
  • Accredited and non-accredited training
  • Corporate Compliance
Justin McGurgan (B.Bus, CCM), Managing Director

Justin McGurgan (B.Bus, CCM), Managing Director

Justin McGurgan is an industry professional with an established reputation and over 29 years experience in hospitality venues in...

Mobile: 0417 632 311
Phone: 07 3801 4131
Fax: 07 3801 4134
Email: justin@acats.com.au
Ian Griffin, Director of Training

Ian Griffin, Director of Training

Ian's substantial experience has been gathered over 25 years in venues as varied as five star hotel properties within the nations...

Mobile: 0423 153 355
Phone: 07 3801 4131
Fax: 07 3801 4134
Email: ian@acats.com.au
Paul Watson - RTO Manager

Paul Watson

Paul Watson's industry experience spans over 15 years in hotel management for various large hotel groups across Queensland, as well...

Mobile: 0400 153 909
Phone: 07 3801 4131
Fax: 07 3801 4134
Email: paul@acats.com.au
Patty White - Trainer/Consultant

Patty White

Patty White has had an exceptional career spanning 28 years of hotel management experience (various) plus 7 years club experience (...

Mobile: 0419 725 229
Phone: 07 3801 4131
Fax: 07 3801 4134
Email: training@acats.com.au
Melissa Kinigalakis - Marketing Coordinator

Melissa Kinigalakis

Melissa Kinigalakis had a seven year career with Greenbank RSL Services Club where she worked in Food and Beverage, Functions and...

Mobile:
Phone: 07 3801 4131
Fax: 07 3801 4134
Email: mel@acats.com.au
Sue McGurgan - Accounts Coordination Administrator

Sue McGurgan

Sue McGurgan has held positions in NSW companies for over 20 years in roles such as Office Manager and Administration Manager. Sue...

Mobile:
Phone: 07 3801 4131
Fax: 07 3801 4134
Email: accounts@acats.com.au
Deborah Norman - Administration Assistant

Deborah Norman

Deborah Norman's experience has included a variety of industries including Hospitality, Real Estate and Administration specialising...

Mobile:
Phone: 07 3801 4131
Fax: 07 3801 4134
Email: deb@acats.com.au
Bronwyn Coonan-Furner - Corporate Sales Officer

Bronwyn Coonan-Furner

Bronwyn Coonan-Furner has held executive roles in private practice and government departments for over 20 years in roles such as...

Mobile:
Phone: 07 3801 4131
Fax: 07 3801 4134
Email: bronwyn@acats.com.au