Meet the Team
Company Director

PATRICK REYNOLDS
OWNER, MANAGING DIRECTOR, SENIOR TRAINER & ASSESSOR
Patrick is the Managing Director of AFSI and has training expertise in Personnel Security, Intelligence, Physical Security and Operational Safety. Pat has a background in the ADF.
AFSI is known for our personalised training and dedicated client care. We may be small, but our commitment to you is huge. Built on a foundation of deep integrity and compliance, we partner directly with our clients to deliver tailored training and personal, high-touch support every step of the way.
Management & Administration

KIM WINKS
BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Kim is responsible for overseeing, supporting & mentoring the AFSI managers and director, trainers and our support team.
Kim has over 25 years’ experience in Office Management and is a Qualified Bookkeeper. She has a strong skill set in office management, staff training, course creation and business development.
Kim is passionate about the future growth of AFSI and building strong & lasting connections with our stakeholders.

SARAH HERNE
CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Sarah is AFSI’s welcoming first point of contact, dedicated to exceptional service. Sarah draws on her extensive experience to swiftly and accurately direct your inquiry to the right specialist for a smooth start.
Sarah is the face of our student support services and ensures seamless support, diligent progress monitoring, and compliant certification.

KATE BALLARD
OFFICE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
As our Government and Security Course Specialist, she brings exceptional organisation and proactive problem-solving to every project—expertly liaising with our clients to deliver group training sessions & tailored solutions.
Kate is passionate about attention to detail and ensuring a professional, welcoming & supportive experience for all our stakeholders and visitors.

JACKI MACCULLAGH
IT & LEARNER PORTAL SUPPORT, COURSE DEVELOPMENT
Jacki ensures all courses are up and running smoothly, expertly managing logistics, resources, and systems to enable us to deliver the best for our clients. She is the friendly & professional support for our training team and course participants alike.
Jacki is committed to operational excellence so that every learning journey is well-supported and trouble-free.
Our Trainers

JOHN GIRI
TRAINER & ASSESSOR
John has extensive experience in Personnel Vetting and Investigations. Through his work as a qualified private investigator.
John is committed to supporting our fellow trainers and students. He brings real-world insights, constructive feedback, and dedicated mentorship to ensure every participant achieves best-practice standards.

SARAH EVANS
TRAINER & ASSESSOR
Sarah is AFSI’s Senior Trainer and Assessor for Training and Assessment, and an experienced instructional designer.
Drawing on a long career across the education sector, Sarah turns complex competency standards into training that’s rigorous, current and genuinely engaging — and leads the assessment quality that sits behind every AFSI qualification.

BERNIE MORRISON
TRAINER & ASSESSOR
Another specialist trainer and assessor with AFSI, Bernie heads up our Investigatons and Fraud Control specialisations.
Bernie has a background in police, public and private investigations. Bernie is also passionate about sustainability and nature.

DAVID BELL
TRAINER & ASSESSOR
David has many years of experience in vocational education, training, and assessment, most notably in training rehabilitation and corrective services personnel and teachers from the public and private sectors.
David is committed to supporting our students in completing their qualifications.
PATRICK REYNOLDS
OWNER, MANAGING DIRECTOR, SENIOR TRAINER & ASSESSOR
Patrick is the Managing Director of AFSI and has training expertise in Personnel Security, Intelligence, Physical Security and Operational Safety. Pat has a background in the ADF.
AFSI is known for our personalised training and dedicated client care. We may be small, but our commitment to you is huge. Built on a foundation of deep integrity and compliance, we partner directly with our clients to deliver tailored training and personal, high-touch support every step of the way.
KIM WINKS
BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Kim is responsible for overseeing, supporting & mentoring the AFSI managers and director, trainers and our support team.
Kim has over 25 years’ experience in Office Management and is a Qualified Bookkeeper. She has a strong skill set in office management, staff training, course creation and business development.
Kim is passionate about the future growth of AFSI and building strong & lasting connections with our stakeholders.
KATE BALLARD
OFFICE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
With over 25 years of experience, Kate leads the AFSI administration team and works closely with Kim to keep business operations running seamlessly.
As our Government and Security Course Specialist, she brings exceptional organisation and proactive problem-solving to every project—expertly liaising with our clients to deliver group training sessions & tailored solutions.
Kate is passionate about attention to detail and ensuring a professional, welcoming & supportive experience for all our stakeholders and visitors.
JACKI MACCULLAGH
IT & LEARNER PORTAL SUPPORT, COURSE DEVELOPMENT
Jacki ensures all courses are up and running smoothly, expertly managing logistics, resources, and systems to enable us to deliver the best for our clients. She is the friendly & professional support for our training team and course participants alike.
Jacki is committed to operational excellence so that every learning journey is well-supported and trouble-free.
SARAH HERNE
CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Sarah is AFSI’s welcoming first point of contact, dedicated to exceptional service. Sarah draws on her extensive experience to swiftly and accurately direct your inquiry to the right specialist for a smooth start.
Sarah is the face of our student support services and ensures seamless support, diligent progress monitoring, and compliant certification.
JOHN GIRI
SENIOR ASSESSOR, PERSONNEL VETTING
John has extensive experience in Personnel Vetting and Investigations. Through his work as a qualified private investigator.
John is committed to supporting our fellow trainers and students. He brings real-world insights, constructive feedback, and dedicated mentorship to ensure every participant achieves best-practice standards.
BERNIE MORRISON
SENIOR TRAINER & ASSESSOR
Another specialist trainer and assessor at AFSI, Bernie heads up our Fraud Control specialisation.
Bernie has a background in police, public and private investigations. Bernie is also passionate about sustainability.
SARAH EVANS
SENIOR TRAINER & ASSESSOR
Sarah is AFSI’s Senior Trainer and Assessor for Training and Assessment, and an experienced instructional designer.
Drawing on a long career across the education sector, Sarah turns complex competency standards into training that’s rigorous, current and genuinely engaging — and leads the assessment quality that sits behind every AFSI qualification.
DAVID BELL
SENIOR TRAINER & ASSESSOR
David has many years of experience in vocational education, training, and assessment, most notably in training rehabilitation and corrective services personnel and teachers from the public and private sectors.
David is committed to supporting our students in completing their qualifications.


