Executive Committee
Office Bearers
Mark Cooper
Chair & ARD
Mark has been involved in the automotive industry for over 40 years and owns and operates Cooper Group, which incorporates Cooper Automotive and Tassie 4×4, with centres in Mornington, North Hobart, Lindisfarne, Moonah, Hobart and Invermay.
He served as TACC Executive Committee Vice-Chair and became Chair of the Board for Capricorn Society in 2019.
Mark is also a Director of Capricorn Mutual Ltd.
Kate Presnell
Vice Chair, IPC & BRD
Kate Presnell owns and operates Kate Presnell Bodyworks in Launceston.
She is also a TACC Industry Policy Council representative and has previously served on the VACC Body Repair Division committee.
In 2022, she won the Paint & Panel Women in Collision award. Founded by Gary Presnell in 1981, Kate purchased the family business in 2023.
Michael Grubb
IPC & AED
Michael owns and operates Specialist Auto Group and has been a TACC member since 1992.
He sits on the Bosch Car Service Council of Australia, has previously served on the VACC Board of Management, and is a member of the VACC Executive Board and the President of the Hobart Workers Club.
Specialist Auto Group has two service centre locations in Cambridge and Hobart City and incorporates the Opposite Lock 4WD parts and accessories franchise in Cambridge.
Committee Members
Matthew Allen
Used Car Div
Matt owns North City Cars and Commercials in Hobart, a family-owned business operating in Tasmania for 36 years, with six staff.
He has worked in the automotive industry for 26 years, and originally came from a sports administration background.
His hobbies and interests include coaching the U18 Premier League North Hobart Cricket Club, and is the Assistant Senior Coach at the same club.
Jesse Carter
ARD
Jesse is the co-owner of Autotechnik in Hobart, an independent auto service and repair workshop specialising in German car brands.
He trained in North Carolina and holds a USA ASE qualification in Auto Mechanics. He arrived in Tasmania 13 years ago and worked in Autotechnik before buying it in 2021.
Jesse is a keen diver and enjoys camping and the outdoors.
Darren Clark
Tow Operator
Clint Broomhall
Tow Operator & BRD
Nathan Page
General Div
Gene Finn
BRD
An automotive industry veteran of 37 years, Gene is a panel beater who owns Finn’s Bodyworks in South Launceston, a business that employs 16 staff.
He has a desire to make a difference in the industry and is passionate about his family, travel, and health and fitness.