Brent O’Neill

President – Brisbane Branch

Brent studied a Bachelor of Visual Arts at QUT under the tuition of William Robinson, majoring in painting and drawing.  From this early introduction into art and the power of observation,  Brent has developed a career in Urban Design focusing on the urban environment in which we live, with a specific interest in the role and function of public art in our society. “The RQAS offers a rare opportunity where artists from a diverse background, experiences and range of skills can work and exhibit together, providing a unique opportunity to create a true sense of community focused on the creation of artistic expression.”

Boyd Craig

Vice President – Brisbane Branch 

Boyd was a self-employed financial planner in Brisbane for over 20 years. Before that, he taught English, and translated English into Spanish, in Madrid for 16 years where he also studied Theology. His love of linguistic and cultural differences developed shortly after arriving in Spain and quickly replaced the initial plan to further his studies there in Agricultural Science. Now retired, painting is a way for him to express these different interests.

Marg Thomas

B.App.Sc Computing

President  – State Body

Vice President – Brisbane Branch

Margaret has 40 years experience working in Information Technology, with the last 20 years working in Healthcare IT managing large support teams and budgets and more recently working in contract management. Margaret has a keen interest in the arts although she is not an artist herself. Margaret is a past president of the RQAS

Chris Seymour

Secretary – Brisbane Branch & State Body

Chris has a Masters degree in Mining Engineering from the Royal School of Mines, London. In a 30-year career with BHP he lived and worked in South Africa, Chile, the UK, California, New Mexico and Australia. After leaving BHP he formed a company providing precision GPS technology to the mining industry. This was sold to Hitachi.

Chris is a keen photographer and is working on several books.

Nicola Reeves

Treasurer – Brisbane Branch & State Body

Nicola Reeves joined the committee as Treasurer in September 2021.  She has been working in the finance industry for over 25 years, with the last 17 years dedicated to private banking.  She has experience working with High Net Worth families and Not For Profit organisations, building strong relationships and assisting them with a large range of financial decisions.  Her current role is the Investor Services Manager of the Supra Capital Queensland Office.