Garry Hargrave moved to Redland City with his wife Lyndal in 1990 to raise their family.

He is a licensed surveyor and former president of the Institution of Surveyors Australia QLD Division.

Garry became a principal of Fox and Bell in 2002 after having acted as a professional advisor to them.

He is a director of a number of other businesses in industries such as:

• wholesale and retail nurseries
• mini storage
• property management
• Indonesian charter boat hire

Garry is very involved in the community and is:

• Treasurer of the Redlands Institute
• board member Sheldon College
• executive member Redlands Chamber of Commerce
• member of Queensland Premier's Koala Taskforce