Our Board of Directors

Our Board’s task at City Mission is to transform the personal stories of those without income and assets, the addicted, depressed, lonely and discouraged, into stories of true hope, progress and a future as they develop the resilience to re-engage and overcome social disadvantage.

Tim Holder

  • Tim is a seasoned executive with a 40-year career in the media industry. He has held leadership roles including CEO, Director, and Chair. Currently, Tim Chairs Esk Spatial, Tasmania’s largest GIS and spatial analytics company, where he also serves as Commercial Director and is a co-owner.

    Committed to real community impact, Tim has been a dedicated member of the City Mission board for fifteen years, serving as Chair for a decade. He is passionate about addressing pressing social issues such as the rising cost of living, housing affordability, inequality, and substance abuse. Tim brings a strategic approach to ensuring City Mission’s financial sustainability and growth, enabling the organisation to continue to grow its reach now and over the years to come.

    A skilled board member, Tim has served on 11 boards in various roles. He is a former President of the Launceston Chamber of Commerce and brings extensive experience in building successful businesses and leading high-performing teams. Tim’s focus on disciplined growth, effective board governance, and modern board processes ensures optimal board performance and board leadership. Tim attends Door of Hope Church.

Kristie Misdom

  • Kristie settled in Launceston in the mid-90s where she trained at the University of Tasmania as a Registered Nurse. Along with her husband, she currently lives and works at Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies as a Team Leader and Operations Manager. She is currently the Lead Minister at Door of Hope Christian Church where she has been attending for almost 30 years. Kristie has experience in health care, vocational training, project and event management, not-for-profit board positions and church ministry leadership.

Belinda Williams

  • Dr Belinda Williams has over 30 years experience working in the higher education sector, both as a professional and academic staff member in the School of Business and Economics, including a number of years at management level. 

    Belinda is a member of All Saints Anglican Network, Launceston, and has a passion for supporting and helping the most marginalised and isolated in her local community.  

Bonnie Bonneville

  • Dr Bonnie Bonneville is Principal Scientist and Director of Bonneville Consulting. She provides environmental studies and advice to the Tasmanian water Industry. Bonnie is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is a non-executive director of Reconciliation Tasmania and serves on the statutory Regional Cradle Coast NRM Committee. Bonnie lives in Burnie where she enjoys playing and coaching netball and participating in a micro-church for trail runners.

Rolph Vos

  • Rolph worked for 27 years in Local Government, 15 years at executive level with 7 years as General Manager. He served 5 years as a Director of the Australian Building Codes Board representing the Australian Local Government Association. Rolph has held positions on the Board of Local Government Professionals Tasmania, Standards Australia working groups and 10 years on the Board of Launceston Christian School, 5 of those as Chair. He is a Life Member of the Local Government Association of Tasmania. Rolph is a member of Riverbank Christian Church, loves spending time with his children and grandchildren, and wants to assist the City Mission continue to impact lives in the name of Jesus.

Paul Arnold

  • Paul Arnold B.Ec; FCPA has over 35 years of experience in public and private enterprise.

    He spent eleven years as General Manager of the Burnie City Council, acquiring significant experience in the transformation of the city of Burnie, during this time.

    Paul serves on a number of Boards including Tasplan, Tas Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Circular Head Christian School. Paul has had various leadership roles in Smithton churches and currently serves on the leadership team at Dreambuilders church, Smithton.