Joe Carey

Joe Carey, a proud North Queensland local who was raised on the families rural cane farm in, Ingham. Completing a Bachelor of Commerce through James Cook University in 1989, Joe furthered studies in Law and Financial Planning over subsequent years. Joe’s passion for the region has continued by providing Accounting and Financial services for over 30 years within the family business, Carey Group, where he was appointed Chairman in 2021. Joe has been instrumental in the firms development over 70 years into a multi-disciplinary company, employing over 80 professionals, operating across 5 locations throughout Queensland - Townsville, Ingham, Cairns, Malanda, and Brisbane.

With a commitment to regional development, Joe has embraced the opportunity to serve the community through his Deputy Chairman of Cowboys Leagues Club, Deputy Chairman of the Cowboys Football Club and Director of Townsville Enterprise. Joe is Chair of the Project Leadership Group that is responsible for advocating for nation building water infrastructure, Hells Gates Dam. Further, his family-owned properties have a focus on creating exciting developments whilst maintaining their significance in the history of the region.

Actively involved in the community through his business and raising his family in Townsville, Joe’s philosophy is that a strong region comes from a positive belief in the community and its people. With a strong belief businesses have an important role to play in investing within the community, resulting in stronger outcomes for the region.

- Board member from February 2015
- Deputy Chair from March 2020