Somewhere to belong
Someone who believes in you
Meet the international Legend House team.
Robert Clark
Founder and Executive Producer
Originally a professional musician trained at the highest level, Robert applied the same degree of excellence to a second career in events management and entertainment production. Now, for his ‘third act’, he combines his creative skill set and professional expertise with his passion for mentoring and promoting exceptional individuals, launching them into profitable, long-lived careers that change the world.
Robert is a graduate of Indiana University School of Music and recognised as a distinguished alumnus, having performed with some of the world's greatest international artists. He has designed shows and events for major corporations globally through his two production companies, Showstopper Events and Robert Clark Creative.
He has been a member of the Brisbane Chapter of the worldwide network Young Entrepreneurs Organisation (now EO) for 14 years and has attended and presented at annual entrepreneurs’ conferences from New York to Marrakesh. He also served on the Brisbane EO Board as Learning Chair and then Mentorship Chair.
In 2016 he established Legend House as an international company to deliver high level creative services in support of extraordinary businesses and entrepreneurs. He brings a creative and entrepreneurial flair to all our projects.
Legend House is the culmination of Robert’s broad experience: an avenue for him to support extraordinary people to build profitable and sustainable ventures using his flair for business, his passion for mentorship, and his gift for artistic communication.
Robert heads a team of outstanding creative thinkers, all of whom have proven international backgrounds in performing arts, writing and creative production.
Shane Rushbrook
Production Manager
Shane has extensive history working in events and production. He has managed multiple international events including The Food and Beverage Conference & Expo in Shanghai, and brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the Legend House team.
Tarnia Simpson
Senior Event Manager
Tarnia has a diverse background in hospitality, tourism and events having worked in business development, marketing and events for more than 20 years. Her experience in event management encompasses both the private and public sector, managing events both locally, interstate and internationally. She brings to the Legend House team a fresh perspective, positive attitude and a strong customer service focus.
Ciler Sezgin
Event Manager - Turkey
Ciler recently joined the Legend House team and manages the event logistics and local supplier relations for our latest venture. Degree qualified, Ciler has extensive experience in events and logistics.
Maria Lamari
Registration Manager
Maria has over 20 years event management experience including 11 years at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) involving a 5 week event exchange to Clemson University, South Carolina. She established her own highly successful event consulting business in 2000 before becoming Manager - Event and Operations for the Venue Management Association, a role she has held for more than 8 years. Maria brings extensive event knowledge and expertise to the Legend House team.
Ashley Clark
Events Coordinator
Ash joins the Legend House team as a Project Coordinator & Creative Writer. Ash’s previous experience lies in coaching, instruction, management and creative writing. Having taken the reigns as the editor for the Dobbs Frank book earlier this year, Ash is excited about the opportunity Legend House has presented to him in local & international event management.
Erhard Hotter
International Hospitality Expert
An exuberant and much loved industry professional, Erhard gathered the majority of his experience with Sheraton Starwood spending 36 years with the company in six countries. He occupied a number of roles working his way up from F&B Director to VP for South East Asia and served as General Manager at the Sheraton Laguna Nusa Dua Resort. Erhard has won several accolades during his career including the ‘Ring of Quality’ by Sheraton for which he was one of only six global winners.
Lee Griffin
Creative Director
Hailing from an award-winning advertising background, Lee's creative skill set crosses many lines. He's created for multi-national and mom-n-pop brands alike, and is passionate about making work which hits both head and heart. Among other business and artistic pursuits, Lee now splits his time between his native Australia and his adopted home in Nashville, TN.
Annabelle Harbison
Programme Manager - Broadway Masters
Annabelle studied Business, majoring in Management, and Creative Industries, majoring in Dance at Queensland University of Technology (QUT.) Annabelle is also a trained singer, actor and dancer. She brings years of knowledge and experience in the three art forms to the Legend House team. Annabelle has a passion for all areas of the performing arts and is soon to complete an internship in New York with the Broadway theatrical management company ‘321 Management’. She is based in Brisbane and is thrilled to be a member of the Legend House team.
Drew McGovern
& Liz Wiffen
Punch Bowl Design
With over 25 years experience in design, advertising, and print, Drew and Liz add depth and experience to every project they work on. They both hold bachelor’s degrees in Graphic Design and are passionate about the strength that great design brings to communication. Using their complementary talents and expertise, they have helped produce publications for clients such as John Wiley & Sons, Smithsonian Institute, Rough Guides and Rio Tinto.
Harleigh Reimer
Communications Executive
Harleigh has extensive experience in marketing and communications, and has managed multiple brand launches and campaign roll outs ranging in size from local businesses to international clients. She has over five years experience in international advertising agencies, has studied communications in Singapore and also has a degree in Public Relations.
Kamina Wust
Senior Creative Writer
Kamina brings to the Legend House team a special talent for capturing her clients’ voices and shaping their narratives with clarity and heart. She has a grand passion for uncovering people’s authentic stories and she does this through close, mutually open working relationships with her clients. Kamina is an experienced performing artist as well as an academic researcher and writer. She brings a hybrid artistic and academic sensibility to her work as a creative copywriter and ghost author for innovators and game-changers. She is based in Brisbane and works with clients globally.