Our Committee

President

Ian as one of the owners of local station Surf FM 87.6 has a long history as a business owner an influencer in the Cranbourne area. He has a great passion for helping other local business people achieve their goals by establishing and growing local business. He has been member of the Chamber of Commerce for over 10 years, holding various positions and was only too willing to step up into the  President’s role when it became available.

In this role Ian has a remit of connecting with local business and helping them to solve any problems they may have. He is a leading force behind the current drive to reignite and establish the Chamber.

Vice President

Judy has been a prominent citizen of Cranbourne for more years than she cares to remember. She is known by everyone of influence in the area and a whole lot more. As well as establishing and running her own business she managed to raise a family and also found time to be a member of the Chamber for many years and to manage the Cranbourne Hall, a position she still holds.

After a break from the Chamber she was requested to rejoin and take over the presidency during the difficult Covid period. A Challenge she took on with her normal boundless energy and experience. Now that Covid is becoming a memory she is the driving force behind the current initiative to re-establish the Chamber as a business focused group, working for the business people of Cranbourne.

Secretary

Kristin is a respected local business owner and a highly regarded web developer and digital marketing specialist, and the owner of Scandi Web Design based in Carrum Downs.  Scandi Web Design deliver Affordable & Professional Web Design Solutions for small businesses across Cranbourne, Casey, Frankston and Melbourne’s south-east. Kristin specialises in custom WordPress websites, e-commerce solutions, SEO, social media marketing and digital setup services, with a strong reputation for hands-on service, clear communication and long-term client support.

In addition to her business leadership, Kristin serves as Secretary of the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce, where she plays a key role in administration, communications and social media marketing, supporting the Chamber’s mission to strengthen local business connections and community engagement.

Treasurer

Anthony Hanna JP is a community leader, respected business owner and passionate volunteer, currently serving as Treasurer of the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce. Alongside his Chamber role, Anthony runs his own online homewares business and is a familiar face as a stallholder at local markets, where he actively supports community events and small-business culture across Cranbourne and the surrounding region.

In 2025, Anthony was named Casey Citizen of the Year, the City of Casey’s highest individual honour, recognising more than 15 years of volunteer service with St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) and his ongoing commitment to helping others in the community.

As Treasurer of the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce, Anthony brings integrity, diligence and a strong community focus to the role, ensuring the Chamber remains financially sound while continuing to support local businesses and community growth.

Committee Member

Committee Member

Anthony Cheeseman is a respected social entrepreneur and community advocate, and a Committee Member of the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce, with more than two decades of experience using business as a force for social good. He is best known as the founder of two highly regarded social enterprises: MadCap Café and L’Arte Central, both of which provided meaningful training and employment opportunities for people living with mental illness and disability.

Through his work with the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce, Anthony brings a strong social-impact perspective to the committee, advocating for inclusive employment, community-focused business models and practical support for local enterprises. His career reflects a long-standing commitment to strengthening communities by creating opportunities for those who are often excluded from mainstream employment, while demonstrating how purpose-driven businesses can deliver both economic and social value.

Committee Member

Bill McMartin is a long-standing community radio broadcaster and media volunteer, and a Committee Member of both 3SER Casey Radio and the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce. Known for his on-air work at Casey Radio (97.7FM), Bill hosts programs including Drive with Bill McMartin and plays an important role in delivering local news, sport and community programming across the City of Casey.

As Head of Production at Casey Radio, Bill supports presenters and helps ensure the station continues to operate as a trusted volunteer-run community broadcaster.

Alongside his broadcasting commitments, Bill is an active Committee Member of the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce, contributing a strong communications and community-engagement perspective to the Chamber’s work supporting local business and civic life in Cranbourne. Through both radio and committee service, Bill is recognised for his commitment to amplifying local voices and strengthening community connection across the region.