Mr Tim Shackleton, Chair
Representing Ministerial
Term of Office to 30 June 2014
Tim was raised and schooled in Katanning, he then went on to complete a Batchelor degree in Human Movement and a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Administration. Tim has worked in the country health sector for the past 15 years including Regional Director of WACHS - Wheatbelt and as Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Tim has recently left full time employment to start his own health service consulting business. Tim will bring a wealth of industry knowledge which will assist in improving service delivery in the Wheatbelt region.
Mob: 0427 917 473
Email: timshackleton@virtual-health.com.au
Ms Karin Day, Deputy Chair
Representing Community
Term of Office to 30 June 2014
Karin has a background in agriculture and regional development and she is passionate about the future of regional Western Australia. Karin farms in South Burracoppin with her family. Karin is a councillor on the Westonia Shire Council and is involved in many local community, sporting and fundraising groups.
Mob: 0428 447 014
Email: rkday5@harboursat.com.au
Cr Tony Boyle
Representing Local Government
Term of Office to 30 June 2013
Tony runs a mixed farming enterprise having a focus on prime lamb production with his wife and two sons. He brings a wealth of business and local government experience to the Board and is currently President at the Shire of York.
Mob: 0429 882 497
Email: asboyle@bigpond.com
Cr Steve Pollard
Representing Local Government
Term of Office to 30 June 2013
Steve is currently the Northam Shire President and a part time financial accountant. Steve has sat on several local boards and committees including Essential Personnel and C Y O’Connor Institute. As an accountant and small business owner, Steve has firsthand knowledge of the opportunities and challenges facing business in the region.
Ph: 08 9622 1673
Email: spollard@aapt.net.au
Mr Leigh Ballard
Representing Community
Term of Office to 30 June 2013
Leigh is the owner of the business Ballards of Narrogin, located in Narrogin. Over the past seven years, he and his wife Sara have grown and diversified the business. Leigh was an inaugural graduate of the Grow Zone Mentoring Program, President of Narrogin Chamber of Commerce as well as a member of several local community groups. Leigh is passionate about his community and about improving business within it.
Mob: 0428 832 095
Email: Leigh@ballardseeds.com.au
Mr Anthony Nottle (Tony)
Representing Ministerial
Term of Office to 30 June 2014
Tony was born and raised on the family farm in the Wheatbelt town of Cuballing. He currently lives and works in Jurien Bay and is the Chief Executive Officer for the Shire of Dandaragan. Tony has been involved in local government for over 11 years and is Chair of the Coastal Midlands Local Government Managers Association (WA) and a Board Member of Regional Development Australia Wheatbelt.
Mob: 0419 937 203
Email: ceo@dandaragan.wa.gov.au
Ms Valerie Ammon
Representing Local Government
Term of Office to 30 June 2015
Valerie is a resident of Lancelin and is currently a Councillor with the Shire of Gingin and has experience as a small business owner. A qualified psychologist with extensive experience in the areas of mental health and drug and alcohol abuse. Valerie has particular interests in refugee issues, aged care, accommodation and tourism.
Mob: 0422 428 163
Email: lancelinbay@bigpond.com
Mr Graham Cooper
Representing Ministerial
Term of Office to 30 June 2015
Graham currently operates Farmways in Cunderdin as a joint venture partnership with Elders Rural Services. Graham has served as a Councillor with the Cunderdin Shire including six years as Shire President and varied community positions. He is currently working with the South East Avon Regional Group looking at local government reform.
Mob: 0409 885 753
Email: farmways@wn.com.au
Ms Carmel Ross
Representing Community
Term of Office to 30 June 2014
Carmel lives in Bindoon on a farm that comprises of a commercial vineyard and organic beef production. She is a psychologist by profession and has many years of management experience mostly in education, tourism and community organisations. She runs a consultancy business and until recently was the CEO at the Benedictine Community of New Norcia. Carmel is Chair of the Board of Catholic Agricultural College Bindoon and a member of the Heartlands WA Board.
Mob: 0408 124 404
Email: carmelrossconsulting@bigpond.com
Ms Wendy Newman
Director
Term of Office Ex-Officio
Wendy is the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, and brings to the position a range of professional experience across the areas of education, organisational development, human resource management, marketing and regional development. Wendy has been a member of numerous boards and advisory bodies for government and the not for profit sector at a national, state and local level.
Ph: 08 9622 7222
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