Executive Leadership Team
Advance Housing's executive leadership team provides operational, financial, and strategic leadership to our dedicated and experienced staff and support to our Board.
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
With senior executive level experience in a number of service driven industries John has a strong and diverse mix of senior strategic and operational business and leadership abilities. These include cultural change management, staff development, multi-site operations expertise, community engagement, advanced financial management skills, occupational safety and health knowledge, developing and delivering strategic initiatives, and process improvement.
These achievements were recognized in 2010 when John won a WA Business News 40 under 40 Award.
John has overall responsibility for organisational performance and provides strategic leadership to AHL’s staff, undertakes strategic project development, and acts as company secretary and public officer.
John is highly ethical, enthusiastic, articulate, and is passionate about results for Advance Housing’s tenants and the communities we serve.
Karen Marwick
Corporate Services ManagerKaren has over 20 years experience in the financial management of community housing.
Karen is highly skilled in financial modelling and analysis, management accounting, corporate planning, project development, regulatory and quality assurance, HR, and statutory reporting.
Karen is responsible for all corporate services and compliance functions and is a vital support to both the CEO and Board in meeting Advance Housing’s strategic goals.
John McKeon
Housing Services ManagerBorn and raised in Dublin, Ireland, John qualified as a Structural Draughtsman before moving to Sydney, Australia in 1998. Starting as a CAD Supervisor in telecommunications, he transitioned to a new career in 2004, joining the WA Police Force in Perth. Over the next four years, John gained diverse experience, eventually serving as an Intelligence Analyst and later moving into management roles. He led several teams, including managing the Traffic Technical Unit, overseeing calibration and compliance functions.
After 17 years with WA Police, John relocated to Albany, where he now serves as Housing Services Manager, committed to delivering excellent service to the community.
Kim Daniel
Strategy and Projects ManagerKim has over 20 years of experience in the human service sector, delivering high quality services and leading teams. With an allied health background, Kim has worked across the health and disability sectors, before specialising in leadership roles for the past decade. Kim has worked in social housing leadership roles since 2020, with a focus on working in partnership to improve outcomes for the community we serve. Kim has led the successful delivery of social housing construction, purchase, and refurbishment programs in the region.
With an extensive knowledge of the Great Southern region, Kim has a genuine passion for regional communities. Outside of work, Kim enjoys time with family, sports, travel, and being active outdoors.