Over 10 years ago Julie Willett started working for me on the back veranda of my home in Brisbane, Australia. That was in 1995 and iMIS was just starting out in Australia. We had about 6 customers at the time, and Julie actually worked at one of them - BOMA - and her dad was the Executive Director there. He was also a life member of AuSAE so it was in Julie's blood to become an active participant in the association and fundraising sector and help our customers achieve great things through innovative solutions.

Since that time of just the two of us, the company is now ASI Asia-Pacific and covers an extensive region with over 400 customers and just under 40 staff.

I moved the head office to Melbourne in 2000 while Julie continued to work remotely from Brisbane.

Last week, Julie packed up her house and moved to Melbourne. Where she continues in her role as Director - Administration.

It is a great privilege to welcome Julie to Melbourne.

Of course, she is attending a football game this week - all part of the initiation - and a Melbourne tradition!