Meet Our Leaders

Dianne Hamer

Chief Executive Officer

Castle welcomed Diane as our new CEO on August 1st, 2018.  Dianne is passionate about building a more inclusive community and ensuring people facing adversity, such as a disability, can enjoy fulfilling and meaningful lives. Dianne launched Castle’s Inclusive 100 campaign in May 2019 with the goal of creating a social movement that encourages more inclusive communities in the Hunter and Central Co...

Zachary Herron

Manager of Strategy & Projects

Karlie Lonergan

Executive Manager Service Delivery

Charmaine Rogers

Disability Employment Services Operations Manager

Zac began his career with Castle in 2012 as an Employment Consultant in Disability Employment progra...

Jennifer Barrett

People & Culture Manager

Linda Martin

Manager of Governance, Risk & Ethics

Darren Crouch

Corporate Services Manager

Having worked in People and Culture roles across a diverse range of companies over 
the past 20 yea...

Darren has worked across a wide range of industries including Heavy Engineering,
Banking, Health, E...

Linda’s desire to contribute meaningfully to individuals that are met with challenges every day was ...

Meet Our Board

Dianne Allen

Director & Member of Audit Committee

Jennifer Potter

Chairperson

Nino Di Claudio

Vice-Chairperson & Secretary

Blair Powell

Director & Member of Audit Committee