Not Ordinary Lives - Geoff Hampton (Not Ordinary Lives 2)
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Geoff Hampton: Service, Steadiness, and Substance is a compelling biography of an Australian leader whose greatest achievements were measured not in recognition, but in trust earned and communities strengthened. From his upbringing in Deloraine, Tasmania, Geoff Hampton learned early the values of responsibility, humility, and service-principles that guided every chapter of his life.
Beginning his career in the insurance industry, Geoff's steady professionalism led him across Australia before he co-founded McKenna Hampton Insurance Brokers in Western Australia. Over nearly three decades, the firm grew into a respected enterprise known for integrity, client care, and loyalty to staff-hallmarks of Geoff's leadership philosophy.
Yet business was only one strand of a life devoted to service. Through Jaycees (JCI), Freemasonry, junior Australian Rules football, and charitable foundations, Geoff gave more than forty years to governance, mentorship, and community development. He played pivotal roles in national and international initiatives, quietly supporting education, youth leadership, heritage preservation, and volunteer organisations.
Awarded a JCI Senatorship and Life Memberships for his contribution, Geoff nonetheless remained modest, preferring to work behind the scenes where real impact is made. His leadership style-calm, principled, and dependable-earned deep respect across generations.
Part of the Not Ordinary Lives: Movers & Shakers series, this biography honours a man who never sought the spotlight yet became indispensable to those around him. It is the story of a life lived fully and generously, and a powerful reminder that true leadership is built on service, steadiness, and substance.
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It might be said that the expression "Jack of all trades and master of none" is an apt description of Peter J Snow OAM.
He abandoned pursuit of an engineering degree and accounting qualifications ? but his efforts will leave an extraordinary legacy.
He attributes this to the training, skills and self-confidence he gained through membership of JCI (formerly known as Jaycees International) after joining Fremantle Jaycees in 1970.
Obstacles encountered dented (but certainly not overwhelmed) his positive approach and desire to help and mentor others. His vision, entrepreneurial skills and contribution to his community over 70+ years (some of which are referred to in this book) have resulted in a myriad of awards.
International awards for programs developed or overseen by him include: national public relations; awards; fundraising; group collaboration; commercial education; and assistance to the handicapped.
Personal awards include: Voluntary Contribution to Western Australian Heritage; Honorary Tarheel of North Carolina; a Paul Harris fellowship from Rotary; and Community Torchbearer for the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
In addition to being recognised as Outstanding Senator of JCI, Outstanding National Officer and one of the World's Inspiring Jaycees, he was Australian Jaycees (JCIA) first Ambassador in Western Australia and one of the state's Five Outstanding Young Australians.
Along with a JCI Senatorship, he holds life memberships of 8 community or sporting organisations and was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his contribution to the Australian community. In 2025 he was awarded Life Membership of JCIA.
