Our Team

We have first-hand insight into running SMEs, being in the trenches ourselves operating our own business. We understand the challenges that arise, and the importance of succession planning, and progression along a growth trajectory.
— Message from the Pacific Board

DIRECTORS

Directors

Experience: in the finance industry since 1991

Area of expertise: corporate, commercial, equipment and property development finance

Qualifications: Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking

Outside interests: family, boating and surfing

Jeff Doig

Managing Director
jeffd@pacificfinance.com.au

Experience: in the finance industry since 2010

Area of expertise: equipment, commercial and property finance

Qualifications: Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning and Diploma of Financial Services, Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking

Outside interests: fitness, BBQ and music

Joel Quartermaine

Experience: in the finance industry since 2008

Area of expertise: equipment and commercial finance

Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce, Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking

Outside interests: surfing and AFL

Joel Waddell

Experience: in the finance industry since 2001

Area of expertise: equipment finance

Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce (Notre Dame), Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking

Outside interests: football, swimming and sports

Tim Edwards

MANAGEMENT

Management

Experience: in administration and accounting since 2002

Area of expertise: project management, administration, accounts management, compliance and office management

Outside interests: travel, 4WD, hiking, camping and socialising

Jennifer Sheridan

Business Manager
jens@pacificfinance.com.au

Experience: in the finance industry since 2015

Area of expertise: equipment and commercial finance

Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communications), Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking

Outside interests: AFL, sports, food, wine, and coffee

Damon Bull

Operations Manager
damonb@pacificfinance.com.au

BROKERS

Finance

Experience: in the finance industry since 1989

Area of expertise: equipment finance, business and corporate finance

Qualifications: Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking

Outside interests: surfing, golf, and wine

Phil Corbett

Senior Finance Consultant
philc@pacificfinance.com.au

Experience: in the finance industry since 1986

Area of expertise: equipment and commercial finance

Qualifications: Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking

Outside interests: football and motor racing

Mark Didco

Senior Finance Consultant
markd@pacificfinance.com.au

Experience: in the finance industry since 1990

Area of expertise: equipment finance

Qualifications: Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking

Outside interests: boating, camping, fishing, travel, and football

Marty Westvelt

Senior Finance Consultant
martyw@pacificfinance.com.au

Experience: in the finance industry since 2013

Area of expertise: equipment, commercial and property finance

Qualifications: Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking

Outside interests: fitness, sport and the beach

Arron Baker

Senior Finance Consultant
arronb@pacificfinance.com.au

Experience: in the finance industry since 2011

Area of expertise: equipment and cashflow finance

Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce, Diploma in Finance, and Cert IV in Finance Broking

Outside interests: boating, camping, fishing, travel, and football

Elliott Watkins

Finance Consultant
elliottw@pacificfinance.com.au

Experience: in the finance industry since 2018

Area of expertise: equipment finance

Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance), Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking

Outside interests: playing hockey, watching sports, and socialising

Mitchell Zach

Senior Finance Associate
mitchellz@pacificfinance.com.au

Experience: in the equipment lending and management industry since 2016

Area of expertise: vehicle and equipment finance

Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance),

Outside interests: basketball, footy, music, and travelling

Liam Trenwith

Senior Finance Associate
liamt@pacificfinance.com.au

Experience: in the equipment lending and rentals industry since 2019

Area of expertise: equipment finance

Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance)

Outside interests: rugby, golf, swimming at the beach, and camping

Alistair Haining

Senior Finance Associate
alistairh@pacificfinance.com.au

Experience: in the finance industry since 1995

Area of expertise: property and commercial finance

Qualifications: Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning, Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance, Diploma in Finance & Mortgages

Outside interests: family, travel, cricket and golf

Jared Nathan

Senior Finance Associate 
jaredn@pacificfinance.com.au

Experience: in the finance industry since 2020

Area of expertise: equipment finance

Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Outside interests: Formula 1 and travelling

Cameron Gaunt

SPECIALISTS & SUPPORT

Specialists & Support

Experience: in the marketing industry since 2016

Area of expertise: digital marketing and strategy

Qualifications: Postgrad in Digital Marketing, Bachelor of Arts (Journalism & Marketing)

Outside interests: cooking, travel, coffee enthusiast

Kimberly Pereira

Experience: in the accounting industry since 2002

Area of expertise: accounting/bookkeeping

Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Management)

Outside interests: travel, wine, family and friends

Jodi Buzza

Experience: in senior financial management across the globe since 1992

Area of expertise: strategic management accounting and financial control

Qualifications: Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (PQ). Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting

Outside interests: rugby union, music, walking and craft beer

Kevin Mackmin

CFO

For five years Furnace Solutions has utilised the extremely professional broking service of Pacific Finance, headed up by Joel Quartermaine. The Pacific Finance team has allowed for Furnace Solutions to focus on what’s important to making our business successful, while Joel and his team has delivered time after time competitive, efficient and a seamless finance options. I would highly recommend Pacific Finance to any business owner considering asset finance or other financing solutions
— Ben Burchill, Furnace Solutions