Brisbane Office & Partners

Luke joined the Balmain Brisbane office within its first year of operation and has been pivotal in growing the office over the last ten years. As the Queensland property market expanded, Luke resourcefully matched the needs of developers and investors with innovative and reliable funding solutions. Skills that continue to add value to his clients investments today. In 1999 Luke became a partner in the Brisbane Office.

Luke continues to service a wide variety of long term clients and source opportunities for new clients.

Mark joined Balmain in Brisbane within its first year of operation and has led the way in putting Balmain on the map in Queensland by structuring and placing funding for many landmark Queensland commercial properties. A true high achiever, he is a specialist in structured construction finance and in particular, multi faceted or staged property development programs. Mark simply doesn't take an order to deliver a funding solution - he lives and breathes the asset and matches his clients commitment to the targeted outcome. An expansive and creative thinker he is equally driven by a methodical tenacity and absolute focus on back end process and execution.

David was one of the founding directors of Balmain Brisbane in 1997. Since that time, David has been at the wheel driving the business, offering clients a wide range of commercial loan products to grow their property assets. He also specialises in construction finance providing structured solutions based on the very latest information and products available. David prides himself on securing the deal which best suits his client.

David manages his clients in partnership with his fellow Brisbane office director John Petzke.

John joined Balmain’s Brisbane office in 2003. During the past 5 years at Balmain John has worked with his clients to assist them to grow their property businesses. He provides a variety of funding options for his clients including structured finance, joint ventures, as well as vanilla investment and construction loans.

John manages his clients in partnership with his fellow Brisbane office director David Jones.

Guy holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics and joined the National Australia Bank straight from university in 1994. Guy spent 11 years at NAB mainly in Brisbane focusing on the local property market, during this time Guy also worked in Sydney for a period in the National Australia Bank’s corporate credit area.

This experience gives Guy the skills to provide quick decisions which are paramount in the current property environment.

On a personal front Guy enjoys all sports and has a particular passion for rugby.

Rowan joined Balmain in 2006 and has enjoyed his transition from the banking sector. In his role, Rowan is now able to provide his clients with effective financial solutions from a variety of sources. Rowan’s clients appreciate the hands on approach offered and willingness to help them achieve their goals.

Rowan’s clients are a mix of property investors, developers and business owners and is eager to assist new clients with their requirements.

Tim joined Balmain in 2006. His depth of skill and experience in banking and property finance on a national as well as international level is astounding. On graduating from university Tim cut his teeth in the UK investment banking scene with structured lending and restructuring large corporate debt. He then moved onto mergers and operations restructure then credit risk analysis.

Arriving in Australia Tim was involved in property marketing and mortgage fund origination followed by a stint with the NAB.

Since 2006 Tim has built a prime quality book. His experience, knowledge and attention to detail adds immeasurable value for his growing list of clients.

Tims interest include; travel, rugby, whitewater rafting and wine.

Tony joined Balmain Commercial in September 2006 having spent over 22 years involved in the property finance industry, both in Sydney and now Brisbane.

He spent over 8 years within Challenge Bank’s property division from 1988 to 1995. He then accepted a role at the Queensland Industry Development Corporation (QIDC) as a senior relationship executive, where he was responsible for an investment and development portfolio valued at over $400million.

The merger of the QIDC operation with Metway and Suncorp in late 1996 eventually resulted in Tony being promoted to the position of State Manager Property Investment Queensland, where he was responsible for a property book of over $1.5billion and a staff complement of 24 people throughout Queensland.

Married for over 22 years and with two teenage children at home, Tony has also served as a member of the Divisional Council of the Property Council of Australia and a board member of the Hear and Say Centre for Hearing Impaired Children and is currently the coaching staff coordinator for a local football club.

Shane’s background is property. Before joining Balmain he spent 4 years with Westpac Property Finance including 2 years with Westpac Institutional Bank providing funding to developers and investors and managing a large mortgage portfolio. Prior, Shane had 15 years experience as a Property Valuer predominately with CBRE and DTZ. He specializes in development projects and has an intimate knowledge of the development process including planning, design, feasibility and finance. He works closely with clients to assist with a smooth delivery of cash flow and closely with lenders to assess and mitigate risk.