Our Business Banking Team
Queensland Country's team of highly qualified and experienced Business Banking staff.
Peter Walker
Head of Business Banking
Leading the Business Banking team is Peter Walker, an experienced Business Banking Manager with a strong background in the financial services industry. Peter brings expertise in quality management, leadership, marketing, and financial risk, along with a proven ability to drive results. A proud graduate of Ignatius Park College in Townsville, Peter’s commitment to excellence and member-focused solutions makes him a valuable leader for our team.
Call: 0400 759 398
Gavin Walker
Business Banking Manager (Central Queensland Region)
Gavin is a passionate Business Banking Specialist with 30 years of experience in the finance industry. He genuinely enjoys getting to know his customers, building strong relationships, and working closely with them and their trusted advisors. By understanding their unique needs, Gavin is able to provide thoughtful, tailored solutions to help them achieve their goals.
Call: 0473 625 913
Kevin Waring
Business Banking Manager (Northern & Central Queensland Region)
Kevin is an experienced Business Banking Specialist with over 40 years in the finance industry in regional Queensland. He enjoys getting out of the office and meeting with members in their business and home. He thrives in dealing with the more complex member requests and enjoys the challenges these provide. He is also an officer in the Australian Army Reserve and has over 40 years of dedicated service to the Nation.
Call: 0428 641 345
Brett Davies
Business Banking Manager (Southeast Queensland Region)
Before joining the Business Banking team, Brett was the Local Manager at Jimboomba. Brett believes in building lasting relationships and making every member’s financial journey as easy and rewarding as possible.
Call: 0457 617 199
Frances Bestermen
Agribusiness Manager
Frances recently returned to Australia with her husband and two young children, aged 5 and 7, after spending several years living and working in Sweden. Outgoing, diligent, and a true people person, Frances thrives in team environments but is equally adept at tackling projects independently. With a strong background in the finance and banking industry, she is passionate about building positive customer relationships and delivering outstanding service.
Call: 0499 477 601
Rick Sheehan
Small Business Banking Specialist (Northern & Central Queensland Regions)
Rick has a wealth of experience in the banking industry, particularly with a focus on small business banking and credit assessing. With over 35 years in the industry, his background spans both major banks and Queensland Country, allowing him to offer a great deal of expertise in servicing regional Queensland. His current role as a Small Business Banking Specialist showcases his ability to handle both existing and new Members' lending needs.
Call: 0458 906 998
Ian McKenna
Small Business Banking Specialist (Southeast Queensland Region)
Ian has spent his career, to date, in the financial services sector. During that time, he has worked across several roles with several major financial institutions. Most recently as a Small Business Banker, and prior as a senior member a Premier Relationship Banking business. A keen Queenslander renovator and muscle car enthusiast he is passionate about business banking needs.
Call: 0400 122 231