Board of Directors

Meet Veteran Housing Australia’s talented and diverse group of Directors

Board Member Profiles

David McNamara
David McNamaraCEO
David spent his early working years in the Army serving from 1979 until 1992, initially as a soldier before graduating as an Officer from the Officer Cadet School, Portsea in June of 1985.

After leaving the Army, David has held many Senior roles in the Retail, Franchising and Security sectors as a National Franchise Manager, General Manager, CEO and Managing Director.

David holds a Bachelor of Social Science, Diploma of Business (Administration) and a Diploma of Security and Risk Management.

Married with 4 adult Sons and 5 Grand Children, David prefers to spend his leisure time with his family and at his farm in Gippsland.

David is a Life Member and former President of Belgrave Cricket Club in the Ferntree Gully District Cricket Association and spent many years coaching Australian Rules Football in the outer eastern suburbs and Dandenong Ranges

Lindsay Kotzman
Lindsay KotzmanDirector
Lindsay is the founder and senior partner of P&B Law (Property and Business Lawyers) and brings a wealth of legal experience and contacts to the organisation.

Lindsay was appointed to the board 2020 and will play a vital role in assisting Carry On to roll out the strategic plan. The plan will increase the organisations reach, and relevance to those who have Served and Lindsay is particularly enthusiastic about being part of this project.

In his spare time, Lindsay likes keeping active with activities such as cycling, skiing and football. He also enjoys family time with his wife and two teenage children.

Brad Robertson
Brad RobertsonDirector
Brad Robertson is a serving Army senior officer and is currently the Commander of Joint Logistics Unit (Victoria). Brad’s strategic, values-driven approach to leadership has brought transformational change, innovation, and improvement within the Defence Department.

Having been deployed to East Timor, Afghanistan, and Aceh and commanded Rifle Company Butterworth in Malaysia, Brad has 28 years of exemplary military service.
When Brad is off duty from keeping our nation safe, he enjoys spending time with his three children and his wife, Kate.