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James established Proactive Tax and Business Services in 1998 and set about building a strong focused team. Originally from Adelaide, James and wife Catriona were drawn to the amazing lifestyle offered by the region including skiing, water sports and bush walking. As their son and daughter become adults, they are combining the enjoyment of travel with a work/life focus which will see them being part of the business for many years to come. As Managing Director of Proactive, over the past 27 years James has helped the business grow to the team of 12 that it is today. James completed his Bachelor of Economics from the Adelaide University and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG in 1987. He sees education as a way of life rather than a final destination, and over the years has completed training in Business Development skills and more recently has added a Diploma of Financial Planning to his repertoire. James and Catriona and their two active children Liam and Hayley love to travel, enjoy the outdoors and are involved in many local community projects including the Mansfield Armchair Cinema – a not-for-profit community social enterprise which they established in 2008. Being involved in the hospitality industry for 35 years, the cinema industry for 18 years and on the board of the Adelaide Arcade, James is able to frame his professional advice for clients with real and practical experience in business which goes well beyond running a busy accounting firm.

Tim moved to the Mansfield area in 2007 and has been part of the team at Proactive Tax ever since.  He is married to pharmacist Nicole, and they have two wonderful young sons. Tim enjoys being part of a vibrant and resourceful community and has used his accounting skills to contribute to a range of local organizations. He is currently a committee member with the Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School & Kindergarten, the Mansfield & District Business Association, and the Mansfield Tennis Association. Tim is an keen and active member of the local cycling community.  He has always enjoyed road cycling, but is slowly being drawn into mountain biking. He and his family love living in this beautiful area, and making the most of the bushwalking, camping and skiing on offer here.

Amy relocated to Mansfield in 2010 from the Goldfields region and joined the Proactive team. Over that time Amy has met so many wonderful members of our Community, including husband Simon and together they have cemented their future in Bonnie Doon. Together they have 3 fur babies called Tiga, Flash & Geoffery, who keep them entertained and on their toes. In her spare time Amy likes to stay fit and play netball for the Bonnie Doon Bombers. She currently holds the position of Treasurer & Director for the Mansfield & District Community Bank. Amy enjoys working at Proactive as everyone works together as one strong unit, it is a team in every sense of the word.

Haley has worked in public practice for over 20 years and enjoys working with clients Continual learning is an important part of Haley’s career and in more recent years has graduated from Australian Institute of Company Directors and obtained her qualifications in financial planning – superannuation to assist clients with their planning for the future. Haley and her family enjoy everything the area and community has to offer. Community is a large part of her life having been involved with the Community Bank – Mansfield & District since 2007 and the Community Bank National Council as an elected representative since 2016 along with roles with the Mansfield Kindergarten, MACE Inc, MACCRO Inc and Lake Mountain Alpine Resort Management Board.