Patrons and Board

Patrons

Patron-in-Chief

Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC,
Governor of Victoria

Patron

Chief Commissioner Shane Patton APM

Board Members

Chair - Detective Inspector Kate O’Neill

Kate was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2016 and took on the Chair role in 2021.  Kate is currently serving at Professional Standard Command.

Vice Chair - Commander Mark Galliott APM

Mark was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2013. Mark became Vice Chair in 2021. Mark is currently serving as Commander North West Region with Victoria Police.

Board Member - Sergeant Karl David APM - President: The Police Association Victoria (TPAV)

Karl was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2021 as the nominee of The Police Association. Karl currently serves as the President of The Police Association Victoria (TPAV).

Board Member - Anthony DeFazio - BankVic

Anthony was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2019 and is one of two Non- Member Directors.  Anthony is the Chief Executive Officer of BankVic, one of Australia’s largest mutual banks.

Board Member Superintendent Brad Dixon

Brad was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2021.  Brad is currently serving at Bendigo.

Board Member - Superintendent Darren Bentley - Chief Commissioner's Nominee

Darren was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2024 as the Chief Commissioners Nominee.  

Board Member - Detective Senior Sergeant Benjamin Gordon

Ben was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2023. Ben is currently serving as the Officer in Charge of the Dandenong Divisional Family Violence Investigation Unit.

Board Member - Assistant Commissioner Michael Grainger APM

Michael was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2021.  Michael is currently serving as Assistant Commissioner Western Region.

Board Member - Rev Jim Jung, Senior Police Chaplain, Victoria Police

Jim was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in July 2019 as one of two Non-Member Directors. Jim is one of three full time Senior Police Chaplains with Victoria Police.

Board Member - Inspector Carla McIntyre

Carla was appointed to the Board in 2024.  Carla is currently serving in Service Delivery - Transformation Command

Board Member - Inspector Dianne Thomson

Dianne was appointed to the Victoria Police Legacy Board in 2021.  Dianne is currently serving at Horsham.