Team.

Scott Springer

Scott Springer, a Director at The Gild Group, provides expert Finance Management and CFO services to Lacey Group. With extensive experience in financial strategy, reporting, and compliance, Scott plays a vital role in overseeing Lacey Group’s financial health, ensuring sound financial management and long-term stability.

As Finance Manager, Scott is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, cash flow management, and risk assessment, ensuring that all financial data is accurately maintained and aligned with business objectives. His expertise in financial modelling, tax planning, and capital structuring supports Lacey Group’s strategic decision-making and investment planning.

Scott manages financial compliance, including tax obligations, GST reconciliation, and regulatory reporting, ensuring all financial operations adhere to Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements. He also works closely with funders, investors, and key stakeholders, providing detailed financial reports and insights that reinforce Lacey Group’s strong financial position.

Through his strategic oversight, Scott ensures Lacey Group maintains financial efficiency, maximises investment potential, and continues to deliver high-quality boutique developments. His expertise helps drive the company’s success, supporting both short-term financial performance and long-term growth.

Dean Weintrop

Dean, the owner and Director of The Blackdot Group, provides expert Development and Project Management services to Lacey Group. With extensive experience across all phases of property development, Dean plays a pivotal role in ensuring Lacey Group’s boutique projects are delivered to the highest standards, on time and within budget.

As a trusted consultant, Dean oversees the full lifecycle of developments, from feasibility studies and planning to construction and final delivery. His responsibilities include coordinating with external consultants, managing council approvals, overseeing design and construction processes, and ensuring smooth handovers to clients and stakeholders.

Dean excels in risk management, feasibility analysis, and value engineering, ensuring every project is optimised for quality and efficiency. His expertise in coordinating architects, builders, town planners, and other key stakeholders guarantees that Lacey Group’s developments align with client expectations while achieving the company’s vision of creating high-quality, boutique living environments.

Throughout the construction phase, Dean provides hands-on management of project programs, quality control, and procurement activities.

Dean’s role is integral to delivering exceptional outcomes for Lacey Group’s clients, buyers, and investors, ensuring that each development embodies the company’s commitment to quality, functionality, and lasting value.

Brodie Lacey

Brodie is the dynamic and detail-focused Office Administration Assistant at Lacey Group, a boutique family-owned property development company on the Gold Coast. With a deep connection to Lacey Group’s values, Brodie fosters a collaborative work environment that reflects the company’s commitment to quality, family, and community.

In her role, Brodie ensures the seamless daily operation of the office by optimising processes, organising schedules, and managing internal and external communications. Her proactive and highly organised approach allows her to anticipate the needs of the team, making her an invaluable asset to the organisation.

A key aspect of Brodie’s role is event coordination, where she meticulously plans and executes milestone company events that strengthen relationships with clients, stakeholders, and investors. Her ability to oversee every detail ensures these events leave a lasting impression and align with Lacey Group’s brand of excellence.

Brodie’s dedication to operational excellence and her approachable nature enable her to build strong working relationships with the team and external stakeholders. Her contributions ensure Lacey Group maintains its reputation for delivering boutique developments that exceed expectations and create a lasting legacy for future generations.

Bec Sharp

Bec is the versatile and detail-oriented Executive Assistant, Client Relations & Sales Coordinator at Lacey Group, a boutique family-owned property development company on the Gold Coast. In her multifaceted role, Bec effectively integrates sales, marketing, and client relations to support the company’s strategic objectives while providing exceptional executive support to the Managing Director.

Bec plays a pivotal role in managing Lacey Group’s sales and marketing CRM systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date databases that drive business growth and operational efficiency. She is instrumental in fostering strong client relationships, overseeing buyer communications, and handling sales contract activities with precision and professionalism. Additionally, she leads the coordination of marketing initiatives, supporting campaigns and events that showcase Lacey Group’s projects and their community impact.

Her proactive, collaborative approach ensures seamless coordination between internal teams, external stakeholders, and clients, contributing to the successful delivery of Lacey Group’s boutique developments.

As a proud mother to two beautiful children and a passionate music lover, Bec reflects Lacey Group’s family-oriented ethos and dedication to enhancing lives. Her commitment to excellence ensures that buyers, clients, and stakeholders receive unparalleled service, reinforcing Lacey Group’s reputation as a trusted boutique developer.

Kristy Adams

Having worked alongside Adam since his early days in property development, Kristy heads up Lacey Group’s Finance Department. Bringing more than 20 years’ experience in the finance industry, Kristy manages all internal and project related finances for the Group.

A Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), Kristy gained invaluable experience in public practice / financial services before pursuing her passion in the development industry. Holding a Bachelor of Business & Commerce majoring in Accounting & Business Law, Kristy has had the pleasure of working with multi award-winning property development and construction groups delivering award-winning projects throughout southeast Queensland.

Wayne Penning

Wayne Penning (Bec LLB) is a Corporate & Commercial Advisor to the Lacey Group.

Mr Penning is the Managing Principal of Delphi Partners. He is a Corporate & Commercial lawyer with over 25 years’ experience. He has worked for leading international law firms in Sydney, Brisbane and Hong Kong. He advises listed public companies, private companies, corporate advisory firms, private equity groups, consortiums, start-ups and not-for profits on: equity and debt capital markets, initial public offerings, takeovers, private equity, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, company restructures, leveraged and management buy-outs, corporate finance, intellectual property and general commercial matters.

He is a Founding Member and Director of the Liz Ellis Foundation. He is a co-founder of a CDM software development company. He also founded and chaired the APEX Community Flood Appeal. He is a former Non-Executive Director of ASX listed company MRV and the former Deputy Chairman of Bravehearts.

Mark Witheriff

Currently the Managing Director at CBRE, Mark has been one of the most prominent agents within the Gold Coast market for over 20 years. Known for his unsurpassed track record in the sale of major assets on the Gold Coast, Mark has successfully transacted most of the city’s major resorts, together with all of the A-Grade office towers and some of the most prominent beachfront, waterfront and broadacre development sites.

Scott Springer

Scott is a qualified CAANZ Public Practitioner and registered Tax Agent with more than 20 years of management, corporate and tax accounting experience.

A Fellow of CPA Australia, Scott holds a CPA Public Practice Certificate and is experienced in performing regulatory tax preparation, statutory financial statement preparation, management and Board reporting for clients including ASX listed public companies, unlisted public companies, incorporated and unincorporated joint ventures and managed investment schemes.

Scott’s experience spans property development, construction, childcare, retail, hotel/tourism and management letting rights industries, with Scott now focusing on providing Chief Financial Officer services to companies in the property development industry.

Scott Payten

Scott has more than 20 years’ experience in the residential property development industry, previously holding senior executive positions with highly recognised property development companies in both private and public sectors prior to founding Urban Base.

Urban Base specialises in locating and delivering high quality property development opportunities for developers, high net worth individuals and institutional investors along the Eastern Seaboard of Australia.

Scott’s broad-based experience in urban development provides him with an in-depth understanding of all elements of development.

Russell Shields

Former Queensland and Northern Territory Chairman for ANZ Banking Group, Russell is one of the most highly regarded industry experts in the Asia Pacific region.

Having held senior finance roles in Australia and Asia, Russell is an experienced banker with extensive knowledge of retail, corporate, institutional and investment banking, amassed over more than three decades spent in executive banking positions.

Russell is an independent non-executive director of ASX listed company Eclipx Ltd; a senior non-executive director of Aquis Entertainment Ltd; a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Senior Fellow of Finsia.

Adam Lacey

At the core of Lacey Group is Adam Lacey’s unwavering commitment to creating boutique developments that balance innovative design, superior quality, and a deep connection to the aspirations of buyers and future owners. Guided by a family heritage in property spanning over three decades, Adam’s passion is reflected in every detail of his projects, from their architectural vision to their lasting community impact.

Adam began his career with the highly regarded Sunland Group, where he honed his expertise in property design and construction. He later co-founded Onyx Property Group, which quickly earned industry recognition, including a place on the BRW Fast 100 list in 2014. As co-director, Adam was instrumental in delivering award-winning residential projects and building a reputation for reliability and excellence.

In 2015, Adam founded Lacey Group with a clear vision: to develop boutique residential projects that prioritise quality over quantity. By undertaking a select number of developments, Lacey Group ensures that every project receives meticulous attention to detail and is crafted to meet the unique desires of its buyers. This approach guarantees homes that not only meet but exceed expectations, creating lasting value for buyers, investors, and communities.

Adam’s dedication extends beyond the technical aspects of development. He values personal relationships with buyers and works closely with them to provide an exceptional experience, from the initial purchase to the delivery of their home. This hands-on, client-focused approach reinforces Lacey Group’s reputation as a trusted boutique developer.

Lacey Group’s foundations are deeply influenced by Adam’s connection to the Surf Life Saving community. Inspired by his late father, Peter Lacey, an iconic surf lifesaving competitor, and his wife, Brodie (Moir) Lacey, a former Ironwoman, Adam has embedded the principles of integrity, dedication, and community into every aspect of the business.

With a strong connection to the Gold Coast and a young family, Adam is committed to enhancing the region through thoughtfully designed developments that reflect its vibrant coastal lifestyle. By delivering boutique projects of the highest quality, Lacey Group continues to leave a meaningful and lasting legacy for future generations.