PAUL BONGIORNO - Partner
Paul Bongiorno is a Chartered Accountant, having obtained a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Deakin University. He joined the firm as a manager in 1988 after four years' in the Business Services Division of Price Waterhouse. Paul specialises in business advising and structuring, and superannuation and taxation planning strategies. He is married to Carmel and has a daughter Maxi and son Oscar. Paul’s passions outside of family are horse racing and breeding, travel and golf. Paul was formerly President of the Geelong Racing Club, and plays golf at Thirteenth Beach Golf Links
AARON BLOMELEY - Partner
Aaron is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Federation University. He is a Fellow member of the Tax Institute and will soon be studying for a Masters of Taxation. Aaron joined the firm in September 2021 after over 3 years at Pitcher Partners in the Tax Advisory division and 4 years at RSM in the Business Advisory division. Aaron has a broad range of specialty areas such as international tax, managed funds (debt and property), corporate and private taxation.
Aside from spending time with friends and family, Aaron competes in local running events and can be found most weekends running along the Barwon River.
PETER MACMILLAN - Consultant
Peter MacMillan is now a consultant to the firm that he co-founded with Geoff Cowan in 1986. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Institute has also designated him as a Specialist Financial Planner.
Peter's long experience as a Chartered Accountant together with ongoing further supplementary studies all make him an ideal person to help clients with all their planning needs.
PETER CHAPPELL - Senior Accountant
Pete joined MacMillan Cowan & Co in 2001. He has completed a Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University and is CPA qualified. Pete is a keen surfer and golfer and enjoys spending time with his young family.
STEVEN McGANN - Senior Accountant
Steve commenced with MacMillan Cowan & Co in 2003 after completing a Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University and is also CPA qualified. Steve spends his spare time playing tennis and keeping fit.
MELITA WIGNALL - Bookkeeper
Melita started with MacMillan Cowan & Co in November 2017. With many years' experience, Melita has worked in various administration & bookkeeping positions, mostly in accounting practices. She is married with 2 adult children and spends a lot of time during the cooler months watching AFL.
NATASHA PRENDERGAST - Assistant Accountant
Natasha is currently studying a Diploma of Accounting and Bookkeeping and started working with MacMillan Cowan and Co in October 2022.
She is passionate about surfing, music, environment and being a good mother to her two children.
DIANE ASHWORTH - Administration Manager
Diane commenced with our firm in May 2012. She has worked in Administration, Education & Training and the Employment Services Industries over the past 34 years. She has completed Certificate IV in Business Administration. Outside work Diane enjoys spending time with her family and keeping active.
CYNTHIA FAMA - Administration Assistant/Receptionist
Cynthia has been with the firm since May 2022 and has worked in many different roles including administration, reception and departmental management. Her experience spans over 34 years with various banking and finance institutions. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves to travel when time permits.