GROUND CREW

Brian first met Massimo in 2010 when he started coaching Stephen for his first Marathon. Brian is an eight time Ironman Triathlete and has held the title of State Champion in Triathlon in his age group through all four categories – Sprint / Olympic / Long Course & Half Ironman. Brian is also a member of the Spartans Club (10 + Melbourne Marathons). Brian utilises sport as his major weapon in re-affirming the capacity of the human mind, body and spirit in unison, to overcome challenges and gain mastery. He is a committed and enthusiastic developer / trainer / mentor of people, always encouraging them to extend themselves and be the best that they can be and a constant source of incredible strength and inspiration for the Damiani family during difficult times.

Lynda is an outgoing, creative and intuitive lawyer with commercial savvy and a special way with people. Lynda’s impressive resume is testament to her legal and business ability, outgoing nature, excellent communication skills and her ability to influence people at all levels. Lynda completed her articles at Hale and Wakeling a criminal and family law firm before leaving private practice for the corporate world Honed her legal skills and business brain as in-house solicitor in the leasing department at Sussan Corporation & solicitor for the corporate marketing division of Tattersall’s. She’s gained invaluable commercial experience in challenging non legal roles in publishing and public relations. For 5 years was the only lawyer on the Victorian Government’s Small Business Advisory Council which advised the Small Business Minister and a Finalist in the Telstra Business Woman’s Awards.