Board Members
Our board members are made up of dedicated Legatees
who share a commitment to supporting veterans’ families across the Gold Coast.
James Francis
President
Australian Army veteran with over 40 years of service.
James served in the Australian Army for forty years, mostly in Townsville and Canungra.
He married Robyn, a Physiotherapist from Milla Milla in 2001 and together they have three children, Madeline, Nicholas and Claire. Some career highlights include serving in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan as well as two years posted near Stonehenge in England. James and Robyn once had lunch with the Queen, and although there were 260 other people there, it seemed special to them.
A helicopter crashed in Afghanistan in 2010, killing three Australian soldiers. One of those soldiers left a widow that James knew as a child growing up in Innisfail. It was this connection that drew James down from Tamborine Mountain to the Gold Coast Legacy Club to volunteer. James has been a Legatee since 2011 and currently holds the position of Hon. President.
James served in the Australian Army for forty years, mostly in Townsville and Canungra.
He married Robyn, a Physiotherapist from Milla Milla in 2001 and together they have three children, Madeline, Nicholas and Claire. Some career highlights include serving in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan as well as two years posted near Stonehenge in England. James and Robyn once had lunch with the Queen, and although there were 260 other people there, it seemed special to them.
A helicopter crashed in Afghanistan in 2010, killing three Australian soldiers. One of those soldiers left a widow that James knew as a child growing up in Innisfail. It was this connection that drew James down from Tamborine Mountain to the Gold Coast Legacy Club to volunteer. James has been a Legatee since 2011 and currently holds the position of Hon. President.
Greg Pike
Secretary
Former Lieutenant Colonel with over 30 years of military service.
Greg had a distinguished 32-year career in the Australian Army. Rising through the ranks to Lieutenant Colonel, Greg served across the eastern states and South Australia, as well as overseas postings in Malaysia, Rhodesia, and the United States. In recognition of his outstanding service and leadership, Greg was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal in the 2003 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Following his retirement in 2004, Greg transitioned into civilian life, initially working with a Brisbane law firm before taking on a long-term role with the City of Gold Coast, where he spent 17 years in safety and risk management.
Greg has been a Legatee for just over four years and currently serves as Honorary Secretary of Gold Coast Legacy.
He is a proud father of three and grandfather of four. Greg and his partner, Sharon, live in Paradise Point with their much-loved cocker spaniel, Spud.
Greg had a distinguished 32-year career in the Australian Army. Rising through the ranks to Lieutenant Colonel, Greg served across the eastern states and South Australia, as well as overseas postings in Malaysia, Rhodesia, and the United States. In recognition of his outstanding service and leadership, Greg was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal in the 2003 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Following his retirement in 2004, Greg transitioned into civilian life, initially working with a Brisbane law firm before taking on a long-term role with the City of Gold Coast, where he spent 17 years in safety and risk management.
Greg has been a Legatee for just over four years and currently serves as Honorary Secretary of Gold Coast Legacy.
He is a proud father of three and grandfather of four. Greg and his partner, Sharon, live in Paradise Point with their much-loved cocker spaniel, Spud.
Craig Kingston
Vice President
Former Army officer and experienced community leader dedicated to strengthening Legacy’s support for veterans’ families across the Gold Coast.
Craig Kingston joined Legacy in 2017 and quickly took on key roles, including leading the Backyard Blitz Program, supporting Badge Week, and managing upgrades to Legacy House. He was elected to the Board in 2019 and became Senior Vice-President in 2020 and President from 2022-2025. He holds a Certificate in Governance for Not-for-Profits, is a Justice of the Peace (Qualified), and represents the Club at state and national levels.
Before Legacy, Craig built a diverse corporate career across operations, HR, training, and contract management, holding senior roles with companies such as Thiess, Bechtel, and Origin Energy, and working with major organisations including BHP and Rio Tinto. His experience spans industries from mining and construction to government and not-for-profit. He has also served on the board of RSL QLD (Southport) and was actively involved in AFL umpiring, as well as completing the Kokoda Track in 2018.
Craig served 23 years as an officer in the Australian Regular Army, with multiple command and operational roles, and continues to serve part-time as a reservist advising Army HQ. He lives on the Gold Coast with his wife Belinda, has three adult children (two serving in the Army), and enjoys fitness, sport, and reading and most of all, they love spending time with their grandchildren.
Craig Kingston joined Legacy in 2017 and quickly took on key roles, including leading the Backyard Blitz Program, supporting Badge Week, and managing upgrades to Legacy House. He was elected to the Board in 2019 and became Senior Vice-President in 2020 and President from 2022-2025. He holds a Certificate in Governance for Not-for-Profits, is a Justice of the Peace (Qualified), and represents the Club at state and national levels.
Before Legacy, Craig built a diverse corporate career across operations, HR, training, and contract management, holding senior roles with companies such as Thiess, Bechtel, and Origin Energy, and working with major organisations including BHP and Rio Tinto. His experience spans industries from mining and construction to government and not-for-profit. He has also served on the board of RSL QLD (Southport) and was actively involved in AFL umpiring, as well as completing the Kokoda Track in 2018.
Craig served 23 years as an officer in the Australian Regular Army, with multiple command and operational roles, and continues to serve part-time as a reservist advising Army HQ. He lives on the Gold Coast with his wife Belinda, has three adult children (two serving in the Army), and enjoys fitness, sport, and reading and most of all, they love spending time with their grandchildren.
Robert Dove
Treasurer
Former Army Major and Vietnam veteran with a lifelong commitment to service, leadership and supporting the community through Gold Coast Legacy.
Robert attended Fort Street Boys High School, where he joined the school cadets and rose to Cadet Senior Under Officer. A visit to Royal Military College Duntroon confirmed his ambition for a military career, and he graduated in 1970 as a Lieutenant in the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps.
In 1971, Robert was posted to South Vietnam as Returned Stores Officer with the 2nd Advanced Ordnance Depot during the withdrawal of Australian forces, returning home in 1972. He continued serving until resigning in 1986 with the rank of Major. During his career, he undertook specialist studies in the United Kingdom at the Royal Military College of Science and later contributed to the development of the Australian Army’s next combat uniform. A keen sportsman, he represented at Inter-Service level in rugby union, water polo, and sailing.
Following military service, Robert worked in accounting and community organisations, including St John Ambulance, Surf Life Saving Queensland, and the Lions Medical Research Foundation. In 2009, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to Lions Clubs International and the accounting profession. Since becoming a Legatee in 2016, he has served Legacy as Honorary Treasurer and Board Director.
Robert lives on the Broadwater with his partner, Bev. They share a family of four children and four grandchildren.
Robert attended Fort Street Boys High School, where he joined the school cadets and rose to Cadet Senior Under Officer. A visit to Royal Military College Duntroon confirmed his ambition for a military career, and he graduated in 1970 as a Lieutenant in the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps.
In 1971, Robert was posted to South Vietnam as Returned Stores Officer with the 2nd Advanced Ordnance Depot during the withdrawal of Australian forces, returning home in 1972. He continued serving until resigning in 1986 with the rank of Major. During his career, he undertook specialist studies in the United Kingdom at the Royal Military College of Science and later contributed to the development of the Australian Army’s next combat uniform. A keen sportsman, he represented at Inter-Service level in rugby union, water polo, and sailing.
Following military service, Robert worked in accounting and community organisations, including St John Ambulance, Surf Life Saving Queensland, and the Lions Medical Research Foundation. In 2009, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to Lions Clubs International and the accounting profession. Since becoming a Legatee in 2016, he has served Legacy as Honorary Treasurer and Board Director.
Robert lives on the Broadwater with his partner, Bev. They share a family of four children and four grandchildren.
Bill Titley
Director
Retired Lieutenant Colonel with a lifelong connection to Legacy, continuing to support veterans’ families through dedicated welfare and advocacy.
Bill was born in Charters Towers in 1941 to Arthur (“Tiger”) and Roma. As a child, he helped his father deliver Christmas hampers to Legacy families, an experience that left a lasting impression.
After finishing school, Bill entered the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1960 and graduated into the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in 1963. He served in Malaysia and Borneo before returning to Australia in 1965. He later married Beth, a nurse, and served in South Vietnam (1969–1970) with the Fifth Battalion RAR. Subsequent postings included the UK, where he worked at the Royal Military College of Science and the Ministry of Defence. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1986 after 26 years of service.
After military life, Bill focused on business and raising three sons. He joined Legacy in 2005 in Hervey Bay, taking on several roles including helping coordinate a club merger in 2019. After moving to the Gold Coast in 2021, he transferred to Gold Coast Legacy in 2022, where he now serves in welfare and advocacy roles, supporting veterans’ families.
In his spare time, Bill enjoys golf, socialising with fellow veterans, and spending time with Beth following the lives of their seven grandchildren in Australia and the UK.
Bill was born in Charters Towers in 1941 to Arthur (“Tiger”) and Roma. As a child, he helped his father deliver Christmas hampers to Legacy families, an experience that left a lasting impression.
After finishing school, Bill entered the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1960 and graduated into the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in 1963. He served in Malaysia and Borneo before returning to Australia in 1965. He later married Beth, a nurse, and served in South Vietnam (1969–1970) with the Fifth Battalion RAR. Subsequent postings included the UK, where he worked at the Royal Military College of Science and the Ministry of Defence. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1986 after 26 years of service.
After military life, Bill focused on business and raising three sons. He joined Legacy in 2005 in Hervey Bay, taking on several roles including helping coordinate a club merger in 2019. After moving to the Gold Coast in 2021, he transferred to Gold Coast Legacy in 2022, where he now serves in welfare and advocacy roles, supporting veterans’ families.
In his spare time, Bill enjoys golf, socialising with fellow veterans, and spending time with Beth following the lives of their seven grandchildren in Australia and the UK.
Jim Gordon
Director
Former Magistrate and Army Legal Corps officer with a distinguished career in law and military service, now proudly supporting veterans’ families through Gold Coast Legacy.
I have been fortunate to live a life rich in experience, especially through my family—my wife Liz, our two sons and their wives and four grandchildren.
My career has been diverse, including roles as a soldier, seminarian, stockman, tax accountant, university tutor and lecturer, barrister, Crown prosecutor and judicial officer. Much of my working life has centred on the law and the military. I served with the Commonwealth Veterans Review Board, later as a senior member, and spent around 20 years with the Australian Army Legal Corps, including deployments on major exercises. In 1993, I was appointed to the Army’s panel of legal consultants.
In 1994, I became a Queensland Magistrate, serving for 14 years and earning a reputation for integrity, independence, and fairness. I was also deputy general counsel to the Criminal Justice Commission and inaugural counsel assisting its Misconduct Tribunal. At my own expense, I contributed internationally, working with the NYPD and FBI on police discipline and undercover protocols.
In 2006, I was appointed to preside over Defence Force Commissions of Inquiry, continuing part-time for six years. Since moving to the Gold Coast in 2017, I have been active with Legacy and served four years as a director. It is a privilege to be a Legatee.
I have been fortunate to live a life rich in experience, especially through my family—my wife Liz, our two sons and their wives and four grandchildren.
My career has been diverse, including roles as a soldier, seminarian, stockman, tax accountant, university tutor and lecturer, barrister, Crown prosecutor and judicial officer. Much of my working life has centred on the law and the military. I served with the Commonwealth Veterans Review Board, later as a senior member, and spent around 20 years with the Australian Army Legal Corps, including deployments on major exercises. In 1993, I was appointed to the Army’s panel of legal consultants.
In 1994, I became a Queensland Magistrate, serving for 14 years and earning a reputation for integrity, independence, and fairness. I was also deputy general counsel to the Criminal Justice Commission and inaugural counsel assisting its Misconduct Tribunal. At my own expense, I contributed internationally, working with the NYPD and FBI on police discipline and undercover protocols.
In 2006, I was appointed to preside over Defence Force Commissions of Inquiry, continuing part-time for six years. Since moving to the Gold Coast in 2017, I have been active with Legacy and served four years as a director. It is a privilege to be a Legatee.
Bob Sayce
Director
Long-serving Legatee with a proud family tradition of military service, dedicated to supporting veterans’ families for nearly 30 years.
Four generations of my family have seen active service in WW I, WW II, South Vietnam and Afghanistan. We were fortunate to return home though some were suffering from wounds and ill health. However, we were motivated to help families who had lost serving members and subsequently deserved and needed support. My father was a Legatee, and I have been a Legatee in four Legacy Clubs for nearly 30 years. Lest We Forget - to honour the fallen and infirm and look after their dependents.
Four generations of my family have seen active service in WW I, WW II, South Vietnam and Afghanistan. We were fortunate to return home though some were suffering from wounds and ill health. However, we were motivated to help families who had lost serving members and subsequently deserved and needed support. My father was a Legatee, and I have been a Legatee in four Legacy Clubs for nearly 30 years. Lest We Forget - to honour the fallen and infirm and look after their dependents.
Stephen Firth
Director
Former British and Australian Army Major with 50 years of military service, now supporting veterans’ families through Gold Coast Legacy.
I was born and grew up in the United Kingdom. I joined the British Army as a private soldier in 1965 as a fifteen year old. My career continued until I achieved the rank of Major. I was posted to Australia (Canungra) as the British Army Exchange Officer. Subsequently I transferred to the Australia Army for a further 14 years, making my total service in both armies at 50 years. I had numerous operational deployments in the British Army and in the Australian Army. I saw operational service in Iraq and the Solomon Islands.
I am married to Georgina and have a son and two grandchildren. I joined Gold Coast Legacy in 2015 when I separated from the Australian Army, pursuing a charity which had become close to my heart.
I was born and grew up in the United Kingdom. I joined the British Army as a private soldier in 1965 as a fifteen year old. My career continued until I achieved the rank of Major. I was posted to Australia (Canungra) as the British Army Exchange Officer. Subsequently I transferred to the Australia Army for a further 14 years, making my total service in both armies at 50 years. I had numerous operational deployments in the British Army and in the Australian Army. I saw operational service in Iraq and the Solomon Islands.
I am married to Georgina and have a son and two grandchildren. I joined Gold Coast Legacy in 2015 when I separated from the Australian Army, pursuing a charity which had become close to my heart.
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