I was born and lived in St Kilda for many years.

I graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and completed a Graduate Diploma of Education in 1995.

After a long career at the Australian Taxation Office, I commenced a practice in Melbourne - GJ Spence & Associates.

After "moving north" in 1993, I lectured at University and TAFE before joining ATS Partners as a Partner in 1995.

Upon the merger of ATS Partners & STM, I joined STM as a Consultant in 2021

I am a registered tax agent and Fellow of CPA Australia.