NBL Executive Team

Mika's role is to draw upon personal experiences and enhance an already strong and respected basketball program. He aims to facilitate the highest level of connection and cohesion throughout the entire organisation and ensure that we all uphold the Tasmania JackJumper way

Vukona played 476 NBL games across four clubs – the Breakers, Dragons, Blaze and Bullets – winning five championships across a 17-year career in the League, including four with the dominant New Zealand Breakers side of the early 2010s.

Katelyn Davies is the General Manager Communications & Brand. 

Katelyn is a passionate sports administrator with strong knowledge, relationships and technical skill across the Tasmanian and national media landscape. 

Katelyn works closely with the High Performance team to ensure maximum internal and external promotion of the team, National Basketball League, commercial partners and community engagement. 

Beginning her professional career as a television journalist in Tasmania, Katelyn moved interstate to report on some of the biggest sports events and stories, and forged an undeniable presence in the industry, 

Over a decade in media production, Katelyn worked with 7Tasmania, Sky News, Triple M and Fox Sports News, before returning to Tasmania, honing her skills in strategic communications management and team operations. 

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Christine Finnegan is the Chief Executive Officer of the Tasmania JackJumpers. 

Christine joined the club from its inception to the National Basketball League in 2020 and has played a pivotal role in the club’s ongoing success both on and off the court, culminating in the 2024 NBL Championship, which created history in the Australian Sporting Landscape.

Having built a strong and sustainable brand at the JackJumpers, Christine has brought together a family of iconic Tasmania and Australia companies to partner with the JackJumpers help positively impact the community, while doing Tasmanians proud on the court. She oversees all non-basketball activity including driving all revenue streams, brand sentiment and activations, events and community.

She has recently been appointed to the board of the S.H.E Foundation, elevating the charity's fundraising and awareness efforts for thousands of women suffering gynaecological cancers. 

Christine has over 25 years experience in professional sport commencing her career at Tennis Australia and progressing through the ranks of three football codes including Rugby Union (ACT Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels); Rugby League (Melbourne Storm); AFL (AFL Players Association and St Kilda Football Club) as well as the Commonwealth Games.

Born and raised in Canberra and a former competitive tennis player, Christine studied politics and worked for the Deputy Prime Minister for 6 years as a Ministerial staffer.

Christine is a passionate advocate for female representation in senior roles in sport and also mentors a number of young females embarking on their careers in sport.