Meet the Team

Graeme Simpson FCA
Graeme started his accounting career with F W Johnson & Co, before commencing his own practice Lange Stanton & Simpson, which in turn became Stirling’s. In March 1999 Graeme jointly founded Simpson Grace. Over his career, Graeme has gained extensive knowledge which he applies to the many issues facing businesses today. Graeme is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a registered company auditor.

Damien Grace FCA
Damien is a founding partner of Simpson Grace. Through his forty year career Damien has helped many businesses, both large and small. Damien is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a registered company auditor.

Matt Sexton B.Comm CA
Matt has been working as an accountant for over ten years, mainly in public practice. He started his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers before spending several years working in the UK and Canada, for various employers. Matt joined the team in 2007. He has experience across a range of industries and a particular interest in primary producers, agribusiness, design building and construction trades. He is a director of Rural Housing Network Limited.

Michael Gibb CPA
Michael has worn a few hats in his time. He has owned pubs, bakeries, had his own accounting practice and even worked at the Tax Office. He varied career has given him a great commercial knowledge, so he is able to provide a lot more that just tax advice.

Shelley Lancaster
Shelley has been working in public practice over thirty years, twenty four of them for Graeme, so she has been with Simpson Grace from the beginning. With years of experience and a farming background she has developed an insight into the primary production industry amongst others. With a busy personal life raising two teenagers Shelley is available every day of the week except Wednesday.

Michael Hartley B.Bus (Acc)
Michael has been working as an accountant since 2000 in public practice, commencing his accounting career with a local firm. Prior to accounting Michael worked with the CBA in business banking. He has worked with a variety of business clients, as well as self managed superannuation funds. Michael is married with two daughters.

Catherine Misic
Catherine has been working in public practice for a lucky thirteen years. The last ten she has been specialising in superannuation. She started with us in late 2009 after return to work after having her first child. The exciting news is that Catherine is soon to go on maternity leave. We wish her the best of luck.

Sandy Lyons
Sandy is another long time staff member of Graeme, recently clocking up twenty one years. Sandy is a dedicated administrative officer. She works closely with our external partner Future Wealth Creations and spends much of her time managing company secretarial matters. Being a busy mother to two teenagers, Sandy is available every day of the week except Monday.

Roz Simpson
Roz is the wife of Graeme and has been with Simpson Grace since its inception. Roz is the face of Simpson Grace meeting and greeting clients and associates either on the telephone or when they walk through the front door. Roz makes sure that your queries are handled by the appropriate people. She attends to the administration of Simpson Grace. Roz is both a mother and grandmother.

Lisa Power
Lisa has recently joined the team and is a helping hand to Roz & Sandy. Lisa works part time balancing work, study and motherhood. She is a local girl and has ten years experience as an accounts payable/ receivable officer with one of Albury’s largest manufacturing companies.

Chartered Accountants