As the founder and principal of accounting businesses serving clients across Australia for over 35 years, Don has worked with countless accountants – in many cases, meeting them as graduates and helping them become successful CPAs and Public Accountants.

As CEO of Etax Accountants and Etax Local, Don helps drive innovation forward in the efficient use of online systems to deliver professional services to clients – adapting to modern changes in where, when and how people want to receive financial services.

Don commenced practice in Brisbane in 1978 and built a network of accounting offices throughout Queensland. A Certified Management Consultant, Don served as Chairman of the Queensland Government Consultants Advisory Committee for three years. Don participates frequently in computing, taxation and accounting conferences nationally.

For his committed to community service and his role as the founder of the Lest We Forget Runs developed across Australia, Don received the Prime Minister’s Sport Recognition Award. Don was the first Australian to complete a marathon on all seven continents of the world. He has completed over 50 marathons – and counting – half of them at challenging international locations.

Don’s wife Trish (also a marathon runner) and their five children are all qualified Accountants, all directly involved in the family accounting businesses.

Don’s leadership promotes a benevolent attitude to clients: We are committed to delivering kind, calm and professional service while striving for the highest levels of accounting excellence, independence and confidentially. The result: Many clients and staff have been with the group for 34 years and our main source of growth is from referral by satisfied clients.