Laurie Ellis is the Practice Manager for Merrin and Cranston Architects, a Brisbane based firm who specialize in Aged Care and Church projects. Laurie was the Executive Pastor of Garden City Christian Church and served the church in a senior leadership role from 1996 to 2008. Prior to that he was the Corporate Services Director of the City of Whittlesea in Melbourne. Laurie has had over 20 years experience in management and finance in local government and has also served for three years as Administrator of Northside Christian Church in Melbourne. He is currently a board member of River City Church in Brisbane. Laurie is an ordained AOG pastor and a member of the Australian CPAs. He is also nearing completion of an MBA with Deakin University. He is married to Lyn and has three daughters and one granddaughter.