Industry/Commerce Representative

Graeme joined the Board in July 1995 after thirteen years in Local Government, including five years as Chairman of the Lameroo District Council. Graeme has been a farmer in the Lameroo area for over forty five years, is a life member of Apex and has spent many years on various local community organisations. Graeme was Deputy Chairman of the Board in 1997 and 1998 and has held the position of Chairman since 1998. In 2007 Graeme built a retirement home in the Monteith area.

Nominee of Rural City of Murray Bridge

Allan lives in Murray Bridge and joined the Board in June 2000. Allan is the current Mayor of the Rural City of Murray Bridge, a member of the Murray Bridge Friendship Force,  and delegate to the Murray and Mallee Local Government Association, and a representative for the Rural City of Murray Bridge with the Provincial Cities Association.  Allan has served as an Elected Member in Local Government for 31 years and has been involved with many hospital boards and school councils, and is the former Mayor of Karoonda East Murray. Allan had a change of duty from farming to full-time elected member.

Regional Manager, Murray and Mallee

Trevor joined the Board in June 2007 as the Regional Manager, Murray and Mallee in an ex-officio capacity, providing support and input from a South Australian Government perspective. Prior to his appointment he was the Regional Migration Officer for the Murraylands and Riverland regions. Trevor’s background includes experience in broad acre agriculture, hospitality management, community service management and qualifications in Information Technology.

Industry & Commerce Representative

Chad is a managing owner of his family’s farming enterprise that supports sheep and broad acre cereal cropping, north east of Murray Bridge. Chad joined the Board in 2005 as a youth member and is now a full member of the Board. His desire to become a Board Member originates after completing the Mallee Extreme Leadership course in 2004, the Young People in Rural Industries Export Development course in 2005, and nearly 10 years involvement in community organisations such as the CFS and Agriculture Bureau.

Nominee of Karoonda East Murray District Council

Kevin joined the Board in 2006. He is a third generation farmer at Copeville where he has lived all his life except for a period of national service. In 2008 Kevin moved into the Karoonda township and continues to commute to the farm.  He joined the Karoonda East Murray Council in 1996 and is currently Mayor. He has been active in the community and is currently on the Mallee Health Service Health Advisory Council.

Nominee of Mid Murray Council

David and his wife reopened the Walker Flat General Store in 1985 and added a Liquor Store and fuel outlet to establish a service centre for locals and tourists. Over several years they restored an 1886 cottage on the property, the Lake Bywater Cottage, and now have it open for Bed and Breakfast accommodation. They recently sold the store after serving the community for 20 years. David has served since 2004 as a member of the Mid-Murray Council, and has been involved with the Mid-Murray Development Assessment Panel, Mannum Dock Museum, Mannum Caravan Park and his local Progress Association.

Industry/Commerce Representative

Ken joined the Board in February 1998 as an industry/commerce representative, having previously served as a proxy or delegate for the Rural City of Murray Bridge since the Board’s inception. He has over 38 years experience in Local Government and is a former City Manager of the Rural City of Murray Bridge. In 2008 Ken was awarded an Order
of Australia Medal for his services to the Community and was named the Westpac Community Individual in the SA Great Awards for 2008.

Industry & Commerce Representative

Brian was appointed to the Board in 2007 and has been involved in General Management and Senior Executive Human Resource Management roles for more than 20 years. Also a former South Australian Police Officer, Brian is currently the Group Employee Relations & Human Services Manager for T&R Group of Companies, the Murraylands and Adelaide Hills largest employer and the State's largest meat processor. He has previously served on a number of commercial and community Boards, played sport at an elite level and is a highly ranked martial arts instructor. Brian is married with
three adult sons.

Nominee of Southern Mallee District Council

Gordon joined the Board in June 1998. He is a farmer at Parilla and has been a Councillor for over eighteen years. Gordon is very actively involved in the local community and is Deputy Chairman of the Mallee Water Resources Committee, a member of the Murray Mallee LAP Association and a member of the Natural Resource Management Mallee Coorong Group.

Nominee of Coorong District Council

Richard has resided in the Tintinara District all his life where he operates a farming enterprise with his wife and their four children. His interests include tennis, football and the children’s sporting activities. He is currently the Chairman of Tintinara & Regional Area Development Enterprise (TRADE) and has a desire to see small country towns
progress.

Industry/Commerce representative

Michael lives on a small holding in the Murraylands where he has a boutique olive grove. Over many years he has been a small business owner and manager in retail, wholesale, real estate and the motor industry both in Australia and overseas. His experiences also include more than 10 years of employment in State Government, most recently as a business advisor. Michael currently works part time as a lecturer in business management and provides business advice to local enterprises.  Michael’s other interests include family, computers, sport and church affairs.

Industry/Commerce representative

Elizabeth joined the Board in 1995. Elizabeth has been involved in farming at Jabuk for over thirty years and served on the Animal & Plant Control Commission before being appointed to the SA Murray Darling-Basin Natural Resource Management Board.  She is also the author of historical books on the Upper South East and Riverland.  In 2008 Elizabeth moved
to the Tailem Bend area.

Industry & Commerce Representative

Norm Paterson is the founder of Cooke Plains Gypsum and Paterson Bulk Transport. He has many other interests including past National President of the Australian Fertiliser Services Association, having served 11 years on the Executive. Norm has been a Country Fire Service Member for 46 years and has contributed 18 years as a committee Member of S.A. Ambulance (currently serving on both). Norm is a Life Member of several community and sporting bodies.

Nominee of Rural City of Murray Bridge

Jerry joined the Board in August 1999. He was elected to the Rural City of Murray Bridge Council in 2006. He and his wife Kerry own and operate Murray Bridge Self Storage. He is also a member and a past president of the Rotary Club of Murray Bridge. Jerry is Treasurer of the Riverglades Communitee Wetlands and is a past president of Murray Bridge Business and Tourism.