About Us – Vivacity

Jonathon Steggles Mendez

Founder and Managing Director

Jonathon is the Vivacity Property Founder and Managing Director. He has extensive experience in the property industry, specialising in residential land lease communities. He is dedicated and endeavours to create nurturing, positive communities that offer convenience, connection, and location.

His career highlights include leading the acquisition and development team for an ASX listed land lease operator, overseeing the acquisition portfolio, development portfolios, and managing joint venture relationships.

Jonathon holds an Australian Institute of Company Directors membership, Bachelor of Business Management and a Masters in Finance.

John Rowley

Development Director

John is the Development Director at Vivacity Property, and has 20+ years in the property industry, specialising in the delivery of large-scale projects across residential communities, seniors living and commercial precincts. John enjoys the opportunity to create high-quality retirement communities where the happiness and satisfaction of residents is the first-priority.

Prior to Vivacity, John held senior development management roles with several large private developers and delivered 2,000+ residential lots. In addition, John held the position of senior development manager of new communities for an ASX listed land lease operator.

John holds a First-Class Honours Degree in Construction Management.

Janine Spencer

Marketing Director

Janine is the Marketing Director at Vivacity Property, with 15+ years’ experience in the property industry in Australia and the Middle East, specialising in seniors living. Janine is passionate about designing data-led, and insightful customer experiences offering tailored solutions that focus on what is most important for potential residents of every Vivacity community.

Prior to joining Vivacity, Janine held Senior Marketing roles in top ASX companies in sales, marketing and digital transformation.

Janine holds a Bachelor of Business, from Swinburne University, Strategic Marketing Management from Harvard Business School and Digital Strategy from Columbia University.

Tom Copping

Planning Manager

Tom is Vivacity Property’s Planning Manager. In his role, Tom is responsible for managing all planning activities from site acquisition assessments to masterplan and construction approval. He is a seasoned planning and development professional with in-depth experience providing planning and development advice. Tom is inspired to plan exceptional, and detailed retirement communities that are ultra-convenient, beautiful, and achieve outstanding outcomes.

During his career, Tom has held senior planning roles with private developers, NSW state government, and local councils to successfully manage and deliver large and complex residential rezoning and development approvals.

Tom holds a Bachelor of Town Planning (Honours).

Michael Haldey

Financial Controller

Michael is the Financial Controller at Vivacity Property. He has more than 20-years of experience in roles that have included project accounting, cost controls, feasibilities, risk assessment and development of project exit strategies. Michael enjoys creating value through process management and information systems that deliver timely and accurate information to stakeholders.

Prior to joining Vivacity, Michael held senior roles for several leading private development/construction companies, where he successfully delivered a variety of projects.

Michael is a Certified Practising Accountant and a Chartered Tax Advisor. He holds university degrees in accounting and IT.

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