Key Personnel

The Directors of Debt Rescue have extensive experience in the financial services industry. It is this experience that you can rely on as a Debt Rescue Franchisee – we have built this business and know how to help build yours.

	Craig Francis - Chief Financial Officer CA, B Bus (Acc), SA Fin, FNTAA Director & Chief Financial Officer Email: craig.francis@debtrescue.com.au Craig is one of the founding Directors of Debt Rescue and as a Chartered Accountant his primary role is to oversee all financial aspects of the company. Bringing a great deal of experience into the business Craig is responsible for the overall management from an accounting and financial perspective. He is up to date with all matters concerning compliance, government regulations and legislation, market and business direction. Craig is also a qualified financial advisor with skills and experience in relation to all individual financial planning matters. Craig's expertise and professional approach to all he undertakes makes him a valuable and accessible asset to our firm. Craig is a strong believer that prevention is better than cure, and that understanding one's finances should not be for the privileged few.
	Rachael Witton - Operations Manager Dip FP Director & Operations Manager Email: rachael.witton@debtrescue.com.au Rachael is also a founding Director of Debt Rescue and as Operations Manager her role is to oversee all aspects of the business operations. Actively involved in the Financial Services industry for 15 years Rachael's strengths lie in administrative and operations functions of the company. She supports at all levels within the company including clients, franchisees, accredited brokers and other industry professional to promote the services and experience of Debt Rescue. Rachael is responsible for keeping abreast of changes in the industry, preparing and delivering training to Franchisees and constantly improving our already professional level of service. Being a mum of 3 young children Rachael is interested in developing financial literacy in our education system.
	Janette Tucker - Strategic Marketing Manager Director & Strategic Marketing Manager Email: janette.tucker@debtrescue.com.au Janette is an enthusiastic and experienced member of the Debt Rescue team. As our Strategic Marketing Manager, Janette's many skills in developing businesses from mere ideas to huge success stories. Working closely with Franchisees and Accredited Brokers, Janette will assist in identifying strategies on networking, advertising and distribution. She takes a positive and persistent approach to all she undertakes and has many industry awards recognising her efforts in the finance industry. Janette is an active contributor to many areas of business development including her current role as President of her local Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Regional Councillor of NSW Business Chamber.
	Kim Burgess - Business Development Manager BA Health Sc, Dip Addictions Medicine, Dip App Sc, TAA40104 Director & Business Development Manager Email: kim.burgess@debtrescue.com.au Kim has been working holistically with clients for decades, in her role with Debt Rescue she draws on her experience in management, counseling, training and financial services. The role of Business Development Manager is to assist all Franchisees in implementing the Debt Rescue business model and to provide training and support in the key areas of Debt Elimination Strategies, Financing and Debt Agreements. Kim's personal and professional strengths lie in her clinical ability as well as her coaching and mentoring skills. With her caring attitude she is able to assist, encourage and develop client attitudes towards greater financial direction and freedom. A thoroughly professional person Kim is a great communicator and a natural networker. With her extensive counseling and health background, Kim knows all too well the life pressures on Australians.
	Dominique Grubisa - Legal Consultant Barrister, Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Bachelor of Law, Master of Laws Email: dominique.grubisa@debtrescue.com.au A barrister practicing at the NSW Bar. I was admitted to the Bar in 1996 and before that I was a solicitor. I have a Bachelor of Arts (Hons), A Bachelor of Law and a Master of Laws. I have noticed that many of the clients I met I could have helped a lot more had I known of their plight sooner. It was like watching people standing on railway tracks with a train bearing down on them and then having to clean up the mess. I wanted to find a way to intervene further up the track before the train hit them. But no-one comes to see a lawyer until they have been served with legal papers and by then it's too late. It seemed to me that debt paralysed people with fear and shame until they became like rabbits in headlights. They lacked knowledge and direction. They didn't have the money to pay a lawyer and even if they did 'pass around the hat' and raise funds, there was no upper limit on legal fees or any guaranteed outcome. They were essentially writing a blank cheque for the lawyers, handing over control and crossing their fingers. Whereas, if they could have access to the law and learn their rights and options, without the high price tag involved in legal fees, they could help themselves.