Tommy is a qualified accountant by profession and has a wide range of experience in local government having served as a public representative for 15 years. Tommy was a member of the working group for engagement with Local Authority Representative Associations working with the Department of Environment Community & Local Government on Local Government policy in relation to the Local Government Reform Act 2014. In July 2015, following a national recruitment process he was appointed co-director of the AILG and in 2025 was appointed as Executive Director of the Association.

Elaine Lynch has extensive experience in communications, operations, member engagement and strategic development within national representative bodies. As Head of Operations & Member Services at the Association of Irish Local Government (AILG), Elaine plays a pivotal role in strengthening supports for Ireland’s city and county councillors and advancing the standards of local democracy. Her diverse background in sales, marketing, the tourism and hospitality sectors has equipped her with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of organisations, public representatives and community leaders.