Dr Bruce Foster
Chairman

Currently Deputy Director of Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery at Women’s & Children’s Hospital, SA (appointed in 1983).

Clinical Associate Professor of Depts of Paediatrics and Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Adelaide. Lecturer at Flinders University of SA.

Has over 50 articles published in peer reviewed journals/texts. His clinical interests include Limb lengthening, Physeal Surgery, Hip Surgery for DDH, Sport injuries in Children, Rural clinical outreach services.

Bruce is married to Penny, an Anaesthetic Pain Specialist and has two children, Anna and Lily.

Robert Bridgden

Bob has spent most of his working life in the motor vehicle industry. He has spent the last 32 years with Adtrans Group and after recently returning from 5 years in Sydney is the Manager of the Internal Audit team.

He is a member of the Rotary Club of Norwood as well as a Past President of the Club and is currently an Assistant Governor for the District.

Bob enjoys his sport and still plays Golf and Cricket. He is a board member of the International Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians which allows him to still play cricket against players of his own age and ability. Bob is married to Sally and has 2 adult children with all members of the family having been involved with the Bone Growth Foundation in various capacities since 1998.

Derek Butler

Derek has spent a good part of his working life communicating through visual means. After completing a degree in Graphic Design, Derek quickly established an impressive reputation for designing creative and effective brand identities and packaging.

Derek runs his own studio – Black Squid Design, and his philosophy in design is to come up with innovative ideas with the element of surprise – an approach which has underpinned Derek's success as both graphic designer and Creative Director.

Derek is an active member of the Australian Graphic Design Association and has been on National and State Councils of the Association.

Michael Murphy

Michael is the Principal of Murphy Financial Solutions Pty Ltd, a Financial Services Practice which has spanned the past 23 years. Prior to commencing that business, Michael was in various contract marketing development roles from around about 1974.

Michael has always had an interest in various aspects of community service.

Since being involved in the financial services industry, Michael have served on national committees in various roles and assumed the role of National President of the Association of Financial Advisers in 2002. We have forged a very successful partnership with MS Research Australia and have recently established a Foundation to assist in funding research and other institutional causes.

Michael has recently divested part of his business and feels, although mostly spent; there is still a spark for some community service and the opportunity to assist in expanding the Bone Growth Foundation national appeals.

Alex Knoll

Alex Knoll is in a class of his own - well, he was when he was studying his certificate in Smallgoods Manufacturing to complement his Butcher Trade.

And even now, as one of only a handful of people in Australia to have this qualification, Alex always looks for projects and initiatives that are not common so that he can make a real difference in the community.

He has spent his life surrounded by food; turning his passion into a profession at the helm of the family business, Barossa Fine Foods which not surprisingly is Australia's most awarded Smallgoods maker.

Alex joined the Bone Growth Foundation Board in 2009, becoming the youngest Board member to date. His vast experience in catering, event management and creating new recipes, together with his vision to do something out of the ordinary, continues to stand the Foundation in good stead.

Phil Calvert

Phil is Manager of Physiotherapy at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital as well having a project management role with the SA Burns Service.

In addition, he consults at a private physiotherapy practice for children in North Adelaide. In these roles, Phil has worked closely with the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the WCH in the management of children with a variety of bone and joint conditions.

Phil has extensive experience in the charitable sector in Adelaide, and is excited about being a Board Member of the Bone Growth Foundation, which he commenced in late 2008.

Phil is married to Marni, and is a passionate supporter of the St Kilda footy club.

Marc Romaldi

Marc is a Partner at Kelly & Co. Lawyers in the Corporate & Commercial Group. Marc practices in the general corporate and commercial area but also has a particular specialisation in Tax.

He advises varying clients across numerous industries but also routinely practices in the non-profit sector, providing assistance to numerous non-profit and charitable entities.

Marc is a Fellow of the Tax Institute of Australia and sits on various committees for professional bodies and associations.

Marc is married to Tania and has 2 children, Lucas and Sebastian.