The Directors

Jodie Thompson - Director and General Manager

Area of Expertise: Now General Manager, Jodie puts her experience in growing businesses into PJT.

Qualifications: B Bus Commerce, Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Life outside PJT: Spending time socialising with family and friends, sport, surfing, travelling and experiencing new cultures and tastes when in Australia and overseas. She also claims to have the coolest kid, her young son, Caruso.

Career Overview: Jodie started her career on the Sunshine Coast before moving overseas to work with some of the leading firms of the world including Price Waterhouse Coopers in London, Citibank in their International Financial Services Department and Enterprise Energy Ireland. Jodie began working with Geitz & Associates in 2004 and became a partner in 2005. Jodie is now the General Manager of PJT to ensure we are providing you with exceptional service and are always staying one step ahead.

Quote: The achievement of your goal is assured the moment you commit yourself to it.

Email: jodie@pjtaccountants.com.au

WINNER - 2009 Corporate Business Woman of the Year

FINALIST - 2008 Corporate Business Woman

Wayne Patten - Director

Area of Expertise: Wayne specialises in Business Advisory Services, Taxation Services, Audit Services, Business Evaluations and Due Diligence with a keen interest in the Hotel Industry.

Qualifications: B Bus Commerce, Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants PS146, RMLV and RSA
Membership/ Affiliations: QRDA, TASSCO

Life outside PJT: Racing car driver, socialising with friends and trying to play golf.

Career Overview: Wayne has had experience in Public Practice since 1996, and experience as a Partner/Director since 2002. Beginning his career in Auditing, Wayne honed his skills with business advisory services to help assist clients in their business. A manager of a large accounting firm, Wayne moved to PJT Accountants and Business Advisors to ultimately take on a partnership role. Wayne is a people person and prefers being at the clients premises rather than sitting in an office.

Quote: Live every day as if it is your last.

Email: wayne@pjtaccountants.com.au

Melanie Jacobson - Director

Area of Expertise: Superannuation and retirement strategies in the Farming and Manufacturing Industries. Melanie takes great pride in working with clients in growing their businesses and/or planning their retirement.

Qualifications: B Bus CA Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants PS146

Life outside PJT: Love travelling to different countries especially where the culture is different from Australia, spending time with family and friends and reading a good book.

Career Overview: A desire to be an accountant since the age of 8, Melanie began doing cashbooks for family and friends from the tender age of 15. After working in Brisbane, Melanie returned to the coast and worked hard to became a Partner of the firm at the tender age of 25. Melanie enjoys many long standing relationships with her clients.

Quote: We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.

Email: melanie@pjtaccountants.com.au

WINNER - 2009 Outstanding Business Person of the Year

WINNER - 2008 Young Business Woman of the Year