International Executive


Scott Atkinson - Chair

Scott started work in the IT industry with IBM straight out of university. Five years later, he left to start an IT consulting company Netforce which, in 1999, signed its first managed services agreement. Over time, the managed service recurring revenue model in Netforce was built up and eventually the business was sold to Dimension Data in 2010. In 2014 Scott joined BigAir (ASX:BGL) to help establish and grow the Cloud and Managed Services side of the business. Scott joined TribeTech in 2018 to build a ‘modern MSP’ using the learnings of the last 20 years about what to do (and what not to do). Scott is currently busy fulfilling TribeTech’s growth ambitions.
Scott is actively involved with Streetwork, a not-for-profit that mentors vulnerable young people to help turn their lives around.
Scott has a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science (Computing) from QUT and an Executive MBA from AGSM/UNSW.


Mitch Colton - Vice-Chair

Mitch Colton is the founder and Managing Director of Colton Computer Technologies, the fastest-growing managed service provider in the Central Western region. In his spare time, he is the Technical Director of CCT Productions, Vice President of Business Orange and a Director for SMBiT Professionals. Mitch is passionate about bringing high quality technological experiences to the Central West.

Vivien Dehamer - Executive Officer

With extensive experience gained within the corporate and IT provider markets in Australia and UK, Vivien is a highly experienced and effective administrator. Prior to joining SMBiT Professionals in 2011, Vivien gained significant conference management and stakeholder engagement experience within her roles as the Administration Manager of IT Now Group and Executive Assistant to the CEO of Aviva Australia. Within her role at SMBiT Professionals, Vivien provides a critical point of contact for the Board, International Executive Committee, Members and Sponsors.

Michael Crocombe - Membership Officer 

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Wayne Small - Technology Evangelist

Wayne has been part of the SMBiT Community for more than 25 years. He helped establish the original Small Business Server User Groups in Australia, which evolved into SMBiT Professionals.

In 1997, Wayne founded Correct Solutions, an MSP focused on small and medium businesses. Under his leadership, it grew to a 60-person team with multi-million-dollar revenue and a strong reputation for honesty, expertise, and customer value.

Recognised as a Microsoft MVP for 16 consecutive years and inducted into the CRN Australia Hall of Fame, Wayne’s contributions to the IT community are widely respected.

After selling Correct Solutions to Orro Group in 2021, Wayne refocused his energy on giving back to the SMBiT community. As Technology Evangelist, he shares his deep technical and business knowledge, bridging conversations from the boardroom to the server room and inspiring others to embrace technology’s potential.

Kayla Ellice - Non-Executive Director 

Kayla Ellice is the Founder and Managing Director of Inception Marketing and a specialist in MSPs and Solution Integrators growth through impactful, strategy-led marketing. With over 12 years of experience across the technology, education, and consulting sectors, she helps businesses align their marketing strategy with commercial goals and customer needs. She is passionate about supporting MSPs to get the most from their marketing investment and mentoring marketing professionals to reach their full potential.

Jessica Leong - Non-Executive Director

Jessica Leong is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and co-owner of A Corp. Computers, a leading Australian IT services provider. With a strong background in IT service management and operations, she plays a pivotal role in streamlining processes and ensuring seamless operations across the company.

Aaron Jervis - Non-Executive Director

With 22 years in the IT Industry, Aaron began his career working for several North QLD based IT companies, learning all the things not to do in an IT Business, before founding Reef IT in the early 2000’s. Growing the business from a single man operation to a team of 12, servicing clients across North QLD. Aaron has been with SMBIT Pros since the SBS User Groups days (12+ years at least) and has a strong belief in sharing knowledge and best practices to help make the industry stronger as a whole.

David Perkovic - Non-Executive Director


David started DP Computing in 1993 and has been a member of SMBiT Professionals since their inception in 2009. With a head office in Adelaide and an office in Sydney, DP Computing supports clients across Australia. With over 30 years in the industry David understands the issues small business owners face when it comes to IT and is dedicated to helping both clients and other IT business owners get the best use out of IT.

Clint Simonsen - Non-Executive Director

Clint owns Portable Office Solutions, a nimble technology success partner based in Melbourne specialising in the small to medium business market. Clint has been member of SMBiT Professionals for several years, finding the association to provide some great value for his business.

Michael Priest - Data Management Lead

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