Board of Directors

Dip. Hort Science. MAICD.
Peter has been a dried fruit property owner for many years and offers extensive horticulture experience to the Board. Peter has served on a number of committees in relation to dried fruit and water management and has held directorships with water corporations and industry advisory councils. Board member since 201& Chair since 2019.

Ballantyne Dip Agr Sci., Dip Agr Extn., M Agr Sci., GAICD. Ian, now retired, previously worked in project and executive management in agriculture and natural resource management fields in both the private and public sectors. Ian is actively involved in local community service and not for profit groups. Board member since 1985 & Deputy Chair since 2019

GAICD. Gayle has over 20 years’ experience in community development and service provision for the disadvantaged. Gayle holds or has held various Board & Board Chair positions with local community organisations in health and disability services and is actively involved in local community groups. Board member since 2007.

B.Acc, CPA, GAICD. Eliza is a practising accountant with a local public practice accounting firm. Eliza brings accounting and financial expertise to the Board and is actively involved in local community groups. Board member since 2017.

LLB, GDLP, MHumanRightsLaw, MBA, FGIA, GAICD. Paul has general management experience in indigenous corporations as well as legal advocacy, human rights and corporate governance experience in social, charitable and not for profit enterprises. Board member since 2019. 

BA, LLB, GDLP. Kylie is a practicing solicitor with expertise in property law, commercial law, wills and estates, criminal law, family law and litigation. Kylie also brings a special interest and background in not for profit and community development having commenced her career working for Community Legal Centres advocating for victims of domestic violence and clients of other disadvantaged backgrounds. Board member since 2022.

BEdSec, BTeachPri, MInstrLead, AAICD. Ben is an experienced educator with extensive experience in education in primary and secondary learning environments and has held a variety of leadership positions from pedagogy and curriculum leadership and management of key areas of school operations.
Ben is currently Executive Principal for a P-12 school and is actively engaged with the number of sporting groups in the community. Board Member since 2023.

BA (Hons) Business Studies (Marketing) M.Sc International Marketing. Helen has extensive experience in marketing and communications, business development and events management across a variety of sectors including local government, tertiary education, recruitment and other not for profit service industries. Helen’s expertise and leadership qualities make her a valuable asset to the board. Board member since 2024