Our Board
Don Thomson
Don is the founder of VTSEA and principal of Gardenridge Pty Ltd, a prominent Australian landscaping business operating since 1989. With a Master of Landscape Architecture and qualifications in forestry, urban planning, and building, Don has received numerous awards, including induction into the Victorian Landscape Hall of Fame. Passionate about education, Don established VTSEA to provide horticultural training to disadvantaged individuals in Southeast Asia, building on the success of a pilot program in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Stewart Detez
With over 40 years working in the Horticulture sector and over 20 years in vocational education, Stewart brings a wealth of skills and knowledge to the project. He is passionate about sharing his experiences and assisting others learn and prosper. Stewart is highly respected by his peers as a professional educator and a specialist horticultural subject matter expert.
Frank Petruzelli
Frank is the Principal Partner at MDB Taxation and Business Advisors Pty Ltd, specialising in tax planning and asset protection. A Fellow of the National Tax and Accountants’ Association and the Institute of Public Accountants, Frank brings decades of expertise in business management, tax, and property development.