National Board of Directors
Kids Under Cover features a board which most organisations would be proud to call their own. Their collective hard work and dedication has seen them achieve inspiring results. With an average tenure of eight and half years, this board is focused on long-term investment in the future sustainability and growth of Kids Under Cover.
Ken Morgan OAM
Founding Patron
Without doubt the most high-profile car dealer in Australia! Ken's automotive links with national television programs turned him into a celebrity in his own right. In the late 1980s, Ken was Chairman of the Variety Club of Victoria for four consecutive terms - the longest serving president on record.
In 1989 he had a dream to build a house for homeless children who had suffered abuse - be it physical, mental or sexual. In order to do that, he had to break away from Variety and go it alone. That dream is now Kids Under Cover as we know it.
Ken is also a Patron of the Mallee Accomodation Support Program and in 2000 Ken was awarded a Humanitarian Award by the Australian Humanitarian Foundation in recognition for his work with homeless children. In 2003 Ken was awarded the Centenary Medal for his services to the community - in particular youth homelessness. On Australia Day in 2011, Ken was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia placing him among whose who have provided exemplary service to the community.
Sarah Davies
Chair
After joining the Board in December 2003, Sarah was appointed Chair of Kids Under Cover in November 2006. With a background in the tertiary education sector, Sarah established the Kids Under Cover Scholarship Scheme in 2004, which supports the young people in Kids Under Cover accommodation.
Sarah describes her passion for Kids Under Cover's work simply with "all young people deserve to be safe, supported and loved. If we don't support and look after the children in our communities, we'll have no community or future".
Professionally, Sarah is CEO of the Reach Foundation. She is also a board member of the Centre for Social Impact, a member of the Victorian Police Blue Light State Council and a Victorian Bail Justice. Her contribution to the community was recognised recently when she received the 2008 BrainLink Women of Achievement Award.
Linda Dewar
Director
Linda is the newest member, formally joining the Kids Under Cover board in April 2012. She brings with her impressive background in business, finance and general management. Linda is a seasoned board member across a diverse portfolio and she is currently serving as a trustee for the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre Trust and a board member for Lodden Mallee Housing Services.
John Dingeldei
Director
A Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute, John Dingeldei is a professional marketer and brings to the board specialist skills in marketing communications, advertising, direct marketing and strategic planning. He has substantial experience marketing both small and large enterprises and global brands in the healthcare, fast food, automotive, professional and financial services industries.
John is Managing Director of Orangehammer Marketing Communications and together with some of the best and brightest advertising minds in Australia he provides advertising, marketing, branding and coaching services to help businesses and brands to find and communicate truth.
In 2008 John completed the Great Ocean Road Ultra Marathon and personally raised sufficient funds for the CO-ID Organisation to build a school on Bhola Island Bangladesh for 400 children and continues to run to support kids in need.
Petrina Dorrington
Director
Petrina was Executive Director at Kids Under Cover for more than 10 years until she stepped down in 2007. Petrina continues on as a Director of Kids Under Cover and remains actively involved, particularly in helping to guide its strategic direction.
Prior to Kids Under Cover, Petrina had a background in Hospitality and Tourism in Victoria and Queensland. As General Manager of the Inland Queensland Tourism and Development Association she was responsible for the development of marketing and promotional strategies and operation of the tourist information centre.
Petrina is a member of the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation Grants Committee and an alumna of Leadership Victoria’s Community Leadership Program. Petrina also consults to other not for profit organisations in a wide range of strategic and operational areas.
Jeff Jones
Director
Jeff joined the Kids Under Cover board in 2010 and has made significant contributions to the growth of the organisation since. Jeff’s focus on the board is to ensure Kids Under Cover continues to operate successfully within the framework of strong corporate and financial governance. Jeff holds a Masters in Business Administration and is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant. Professionally, Jeff is the Financial and Commercial Director of Total Construction.
Tim Stannage
Director
With more than 26 years retail experience, Tim has a Masters Degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Swinburne University. Tim is the Managing Director of online company, Kari Accessories. Tim is also a director on a range of initiatives including Stannage Investments, Empowered Energy Management, PestEco and Vulture Design. Tim's numerous Business and Marketing qualifications are a great asset to Kids Under Cover.
