Mary Carroll, Chief Executive Officer
Mary Carroll, as CEO, is responsible for the overall management of Capricorn Enterprise operations including marketing, economic development, event support and visitor servicing. Mary brings a combination of destination marketing, membership, corporate governance and strong relationship building skills to the organisation and has been recognised by industry with numerous awards and accolades for her contributions including Outstanding Contribution by an Individual at the 2007 CQ Southern Great Barrier Reef Tourism and Business Awards.
Mary has extensive networks with business and industry leaders, government officials and elected Members of Parliament. Her career has included a broad range of private and public sector roles, having worked for hospitality and tourism businesses and organisations, a mining engineering firm, a union and a political party.
Frank Edwards, Industry Engagement Manager
Frank is responsible for building strong partnerships between Capricorn Enterprise and its industry and government stakeholders through engagement, innovation, industry training and facilitation of infrastructure and business investment initiatives. During his career, Frank has undertaken a range of senior engineering and leadership roles spanning research and development, major projects, consulting and academia. In these roles he has developed innovative projects and businesses across the communications, energy and education sectors. Frank maintains his status as a professional engineer (CPEng) and is interested in engineering education and professional development where he actively contributes to research projects, conferences, and journals. Frank holds Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Engineering Science and Master of Business Administration qualifications.
Krista Brown, Tourism and Marketing Manager
(5 DAYS PER WEEK - school hours) Krista has been significantly involved with tourism in the Capricorn region for approximately 20 years and for more than 10 years has been a key part of Capricorn Enterprise. First joining CE in 2010, Krista now works in a part-time capacity (after some time at home with her young family). She is responsible for managing key tourism projects, supporting and advising the Destination Marketing Team and managing the company's brand, and advertising collateral.
Krista has also been a key contributor in ensuring the initial success of the Southern Great Barrier Reef brand - especially in the New Zealand market, having significantly represented the wider Southern Great Barrier Reef region in both Australia and New Zealand.
Having grown up in a family that loved to travel, Krista knew at the age of 15 that Tourism was the industry she wanted to pursue. She said it was a natural transition.
Krista has achieved a Bachelor of Tourism from CQUniversity, Certificate IV Graphic Design, Certificate III Interpretive Tourism.
Alyssah Anderson, Marketing and Communications Officer
(5 DAYS PER WEEK - school hours) Driven by a passion for the region, Alyssah commenced with Capricorn Enterprise in June 2019. After a successful and extensive career in marketing, public relations, events and fundraising for key not-for-profit health and community service organisations across Queensland, she is thrilled to join the team providing support through her storytelling and relationship building skills that will enhance the profile of our exciting destination.
Taking on a part time role with Capricorn Enterprise, when not working, you will find Alyssah exploring every opportunity to experience the best our region has to offer.
Eloise Chaffers, Tourism Contractor
(4 DAYS PER WEEK) Eloise joined the team coming from an operator background, having lived, and worked on both Pumpkin Island, as on-island manager and with Great Keppel Island Hideaway as their sales and marketing representative. Within the Capricorn Enterprise team, Eloise focuses on tourism trade, including representing the broader Southern Great Barrier Reef destination at trade events in New Zealand and the UK/Europe, works with Livingstone Shire Council closely on our Ecotourism Destination Certification and looks after both our Taste Capricorn Coast project and social media channels. Having travelled to the region as a backpacker; to do her 88 days regional work back in 2014 (with Koorana Crocodile Farm!), Eloise fell in love with the Capricorn Coast and has since become an Australian citizen. With a background from the UK in high-end events and hospitality, and a degree in Journalism, she has a broad understanding of the tourism and hospitality sector. Whilst not at work, Eloise will likely be riding a horse or out and about on a boat in Keppel Bay.
Nicky Bexley, Administrative Executive
(3 DAYS PER WEEK – Monday to Wednesday) Nicky is responsible for a wide array of duties at the Capricorn Enterprise head office, from first point of contact to assisting with scheduling, reporting and other documentation. She is new to the region but has a passionate background in tourism, having previously worked at Australia’s North West Tourism in the Kimberley and Pilbara, and holds a Bachelor of Business, Tourism and Hospitality. She has previously owned and operated holiday apartments in Merimbula on the far south coast of NSW for over seven years and has a great understanding of tourism management and promotion.
Lyn Pascoe, Accounts
Lyn’s role is to keep up with all the Bookkeeping, Accounts, and the everyday running of the Office. When not at work, you might find Lyn having a roll up at Krackers, or somewhere out and about exploring our beautiful region.
Katie Mitchell, Visitor Information Centre Supervisor
(PART TIME) Katie attended high school in Rockhampton and then moved to the Capricorn Coast from Brisbane in 1993. She loves the relaxed lifestyle and beautiful region that we live in and is keen to share what the Capricorn Coast has to offer to visitors to our area. She oversees the day to day operation of the Visitor Information Centre, supervisors a wonderful team of volunteers and carries out the administrative functions of the centre. Katie has experience in customer service, waste management and enjoys talking to people and conducting research for the centres various needs.
