Andrew Cordery

Andrew Cordery

Operations Manager

Andrew joined Koorana in 2023 in the newly created role of Operations Manager. In this capacity, he oversees the daily operations of the gym, managing coaches and staff, ensuring smooth running of activities, and upholding the club’s standards. Andrew’s journey in gymnastics began at a young age, inspired by the 1994 World Championships in his hometown. As a former competitor, he represented Queensland at National Championships and Australia in the Trans-Tasman Challenge. Transitioning into coaching and judging in the late 90s, Andrew has been committed to giving back to the sport he loves. He has conducted gymnastics courses in schools and sporting clubs across Queensland and South Australia, promoting the benefits of gymnastics to a wide audience. Andrew holds Bachelor degrees in Education and Applied Science, alongside being an Advanced Silver Gymnastics Coach and an internationally accredited MAG judge. With a passion for promoting active lifestyles and believing in the transformative power of gymnastics, Andrew is dedicated to inspiring individuals of all ages to lead healthy and active lives. Andrew has and will continue to be instrumental in working closely with the board to create opportunities for club growth and success.
Jeff Sammells

Jeff Sammells

Finance Officer

Jeff has been involved in gymnastics as a parent for over 25 years and with Koorana for 12 years. He has an extensive background in banking and finance, having worked in a Bank for 12 years, assessing and approving home and business loans and operated his own financial planning business as a financial planner for 21 years. 

Since retiring from Financial Planning in 2020 he has been working part time as an Aged Care Worker and joined the Board in 2020 as the Treasurer. He transitioned to a permanent part time role as the Finance Officer in November 2022 and continues his involvement in Aged Care in a reduced capacity. 

He is passionate about all sports, playing volleyball weekly for over 35 years and runs regularly having completed 6 Marathons since 2014.