About Us

Gippsland Secured Investments Ltd. (GSI)

(Founding Directors Ian Campbell, Murray Graham and Milton Murphy)	Gippsland Secured Investments Ltd., or GSI as we're known, was formed in 1970 by the three founding directors Ian Campbell, Murray Graham (dec'd) and Milton Murphy (dec'd) all then prominent Gippsland Lawyers of the legal firm of Warren, Graham & Murphy (WG&M).
GSI was created to address the need for finance for local projects that were not being serviced by the city-centric mainstream banks, due largely to their lack of local knowledge and confidence in what East Gippsland had to offer.
Since that time, GSI has prospered and grown to become one of the largest finance companies of its type in regional Victoria, having assets under management in excess of $124 million and a significant player in Victoria's non-bank finance industry. GSI continues to provide a mechanism for mortgage finance for development, investment, residential and rural projects that benefits the Gippsland community and regional prosperity. In the last six years alone, GSI has supported regional development by funding in excess of $225 million for various projects throughout the breadth of the Gippsland region.
Initiating what was to be the beginning of a proud and celebratory year for the company in 2010, in December 2009, we launched the beginning of our 40th year celebrations with a formal dinner to honour the three founding Directors (See News: 40 Year Celebrations Launch for further details of this event.)   Whilst we held several events throughout the year, on Sunday 19th December 2010, GSI conducted its 40th Birthday finale celebration at the Bairnsdale Sporting and Convention Centre with Denis Walter as our special guest. GSI Directors, staff, local dignatories and business associates were joined by over 130 clients in celebrating and marking this important company event in history. (See News: 40 Year Celebrations Finale for further details of this event)	Pictured at the finale celebration cutting the cake from back left: Jenny Byrne, GSI Directors John Stephenson, Peter Murphy and Ian Campbell, Trish Keat, Lending Manager Keith MacCubbin, Managing Director Glenn Sanford, (front) Joanne Hurley, Angela Chila, Business Development Manager Karen Cox, Pam George and Administration Manager Marg Cusack
Managed by the Board of Directors who meet regularly to oversee the company's operations, GSI continues, with the benefit of prudent management, to enjoy sound profitability and steady growth.   The Company holds an Australian Financial Services Licence No. 241373 granted by ASIC in December 2003 and is an unlisted public company.

Profiles - Directors

	IAN R. CAMPBELL  LLB. Director Ian Campbell is a founding director of the Company at commencement in December 1970 and has been Chairman of the Board since 1987. He is a former senior partner of the legal firm Warren Graham & Murphy.  Ian has considerable experience in the areas of general law, local government law and conveyancing. Ian is a Life Member of Apex and a past President of Bairnsdale and District Hospital. He is an active member of Rotary and past President of The Provic Group Inc. Ian's knowledge of law, particularly in matters relating to mortgages and property are used extensively by the Board and Management.
	GLENN ANDREW SANFORD  CPA, B.Bus., F.Inst.L.Ex. Director/Managing Director Glenn was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2003 and has also held the position of Company Secretary since 1999. Glenn is a qualified accountant and former General Manager of the legal firm of Warren, Graham & Murphy.  Glenn has a broad range of experience encompassing company related matters, mortgage lending, finance and administration.Glenn has enjoyed a long history of involvement in local sporting, service and community organisations and was a volunteer for the workforce at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.  Glenn succeeded John Stephenson as Managing Director of the company from 1st January 2007.
	ANTHONY FRANCIS STEWART  LLB., Director Tony Stewart was a founding director of GSI when it commenced in 1970. He holds the degree of Bachelor of Laws from Melbourne University and was a partner in the legal firms of McGrath Colman Stewart and Warren,Graham & Murphy.  Tony has been involved in the running of solicitors' investments and mortgage management companies for more than 25 years.Tony is the former Chairman of the Chiropractors and Osteopaths Registration Board of Victoria, and is a former director of M.C.S. Properties Ltd. The Board is able to draw on Tony's considerable experience and expertise in commercial best practice, capital structure and risk management.
	PETER MILTON MURPHY  BA. LLB., Director Peter Murphy was first appointed as a director of the Company in 1986 and has been a partner of the legal firm Warren Graham & Murphy since 1987.He is an accredited Family Law and Criminal Law Specialist.  Peter was the President of the Ski Club of East Gippsland between 1991-1993, past secretary of the Bairnsdale BTA and is past President of the Gippsland Law Association.He is a past member of the Bairnsdale West Primary School Council and current President of Pelicans Inc., a network of East Gippsland Business Leaders formed to raise funds for Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS).  The Board is able to draw on Peter's expertise in law and commerce and a strong local knowledge of the Gippsland area.
	JOHN TREVOR STEPHENSON  AMIAs. Director John Stephenson was first appointed as a director of the Company in 1975.  He is the Company's first Manager and has many years experience in business and finance as well as the tourism and hospitality industry.  John is a former Mayor of the Town of Bairnsdale 1975-76, a past President of the Victorian Eastern Development Association (VEDA) 1985-87, a past Chairman of The Provic Group Inc. Managers Group, and current Deputy Chairman of Provic Group Inc. John is past President of the Victorian TAFE Association, and past President of the East Gippsland Institute of TAFE.  John is the past Managing Director of the Company and continues as a Director.
	GEOFFREY DAVID ELLIS  LLB. Director Geoffrey Ellis was first appointed as a director of the Company in 1986 and is currently CEO of Eastern Zone, Abalone Industry Association and a member of the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.  Geoff is a former partner of the legal firm of Warren, Graham & Murphy and a past President and Life Member of the Lakes Entrance Community Health Centre. Geoff's experience in business and community matters assists with decision making at Board meetings.

Profiles - Senior Employees

	CRAIG MUNDAY Lending Manager Craig Munday joined GSI in August 2011 as Lending Manager. Craig joins the team with over 13 years industry experience, most recently with BankWest in Dandenong as Senior Relationship Manager for commercial lending. Craig's up to date banking knowledge will further add to the experience of GSI's lending team and ensures the necessary continuity in the role, following the departure of Keith MacCubbin.
	NOEL PULLEN Warragul Branch Manager Noel Pullen joined GSI in 2006 as Branch Manager of the Warragul office. Noel has an extensive background in finance and financial management, having held senior positions with CBA and Suncorp over some 27 years and at various locations across Australia.
	MARG CUSACK Administration Manager Marg first joined GSI in 1977 and returned full-time in 1994 as Administration Manager, based in Bairnsdale. Marg has been instrumental implementing and adapting GSI's systems and procedures as the business has grown. Her role now focuses on managing the day to day administration of GSI's client base drawing on her wealth of experience to lead her team of customer service officers throughout GSI's six locations.
	Karen Cox Business Development Manager Karen Cox joined GSI in April 2008 as Business Development Manager.  Karen has a wealth of experience in Business Development and Marketing, with over 17 years industry experience, 6 years with the NAB and a further 11 years management within the Financial Planning industry.  As an active member of the community, Karen is a current Board member of Community College East Gippsland (CCEG), East Gipipsland Marketing Board (EGM) and is Vice President of the Bairnsdale Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI).