Chairperson
Dr Ian Crundall
Ian joined the Asthma Foundation NT board in 2004 and is the longest serving board member of AFNT, with him having served at various times as the Chairperson and Vice Chair. At the AGM in 2023 Ian was presented with the Joy King Life Membership for his dedication and passion to the foundation over the past 19 years.
Away from the board room he has held senior NT Government positions in Health, Licensing and Justice, with an emphasis on alcohol and other drugs. His work has seen him engage with communities throughout the Territory. The Asthma Foundation NT welcomes the expertise Ian contributes in program development and evaluation, community engagement, research and policy review.
Vice Chairperson
Eddie Mallan
Eddie joined the Asthma Foundation NT board in 2022. He is the General Manager (Commercial) at Territory Generation, in his time on the board he has assisted the board with financial knowledge towards making a model to ensure the foundation is sustainable in the services offered.
Treasurer
Bruce Wall
Bruce joined the Asthma Foundation NT board in 2021 as it's treasurer and with his extensive knowledge and expertise in finances he is a welcome addition to the board offering valuable advice and guidance regarding the foundation's financials.
Public Officer / Director
Dr Patrick McSharry
Patrick joined the Asthma Foundation NT board in 2022, he is one of our experienced local GP's and he has held positions on numerous boards and AFNT is looking forward to having his expertise on our board. He is a very keen supporter of the the foundation and will often been seen supporting staff at various local events they attend.
Director
Fiona Darcy
Fiona joined the Asthma Foundation NT board in 2023 and as a former CLP party president and long time Territorian, Fiona has decades of experience and passion for the territory and due to her own asthma she has a long history with the foundation is always willing to help staff with support at various local events they attend.
Director
Brad Hall
Brad joined the Asthma Foundation NT board in 2024 and is a relatively new, permanent addition to the Territory. Having lived with Asthma all of his life he was referred to the foundation by his GP and having learnt a great deal, immediately wanted to contribute to the organisation. Brad has a background in technology, professional services delivery as well as having being involved with several enterprises, hopes to use those skills and expertise to progress the organisation.
Director
Wade Jenkins
Wade joined the Asthma Foundation NT board in 2024 and is a local Territorian. He has a background in the utilities industry and is keen to use his commercial, strategy and policy skills to support the foundation in improving health outcomes across the Territory.