Patrons and Board

Patrons

Patron-in-Chief

Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC,
Governor of Victoria

Patron

Chief Commissioner Mike Bush CNZM

Board Members

Chair -Inspector Kate O’Neill APM

Kate was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2016 and took on the Chair role in 2021.  Kate is currently serving as the Whittlesea Local Area Commander with Victoria Police

Vice Chair - Assistant Commissioner Mark Galliott APM

Mark was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2013. Mark became Vice Chair in 2021. Mark is currently serving as Assistant Commissioner in charge of State Emergencies and Public Order with Victoria Police.

Board Member - Geri Porter - The Police Association Victoria (TPAV)

Geri was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2025 as the nominee of The Police Association. Geri currently serves as a board member of The Police Association Victoria (TPAV).

Board Member - Anthony DeFazio - BankVic

Anthony was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2019 and is one of two Non- Member Directors.  Anthony is the Chief Executive Officer of BankVic, one of Australia’s largest mutual banks.

Board Member Commander Belinda Jones

Belinda was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2025. Belinda  is currently serving as Commander Community and Public Engagement with Victoria Police

Board Member - Superintendent Darren Bentley - Chief Commissioner's Nominee

Darren was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2024 as the Chief Commissioners Nominee.  

Board Member - Inspector Benjamin Gordon

Ben was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2023. Ben is currently serving as the Knox Local Area Commander with Victoria Police.

Board Member - Assistant Commissioner Michael Grainger APM

Michael was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2021.  Michael is currently serving as Assistant Commissioner Western Region.

Board Member - Inspector Carla McIntyre

Carla was appointed to the Board in 2024.  Carla is currently serving with Victoria Police in Offender Management Division - Prevention, Intelligence, Evidence, Data Insights.

Board Member David Clayton - Triple Zero Victoria

David Clayton joined the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2026.  David is currently the CEO of Triple Zero Victoria