Annette (Netty) Smith, Emerald

Chair (Non-voting) - Appointed May 2008

Since completing her Bachelor of Business (Property Studies) at UQGC, Netty has had extensive experience as a Valuer, both with the Department of Natural Resources and private enterprises. Currently employed as Senior Valuer by Tyler Byrne Valuers, Emerald, Netty's specialised areas include residential, commercial and industrial valuations, large horticultural, grazing, cropping and cotton enterprises and water trading. Netty is an active member of the community and brings a depth of experience and local knowledge to the position of Chair.

Lindsay Black, Springsure

Indigenous Representative (Non-voting by choice) - Appointed 1997

Lindsay is from the Kairi tribe whose country stretches from the springs of the Nogoa at Salvator Rosa to north of Springsure at the Fairbairn Dam. A respected long-term resident of the Springsure district, he worked with cattle operations throughout his life, with a distinguished history in rodeo and boxing competitions. Lindsay believes Aboriginal people have a lot of knowledge to offer because they understand nature better than most. Lindsay was the immediate past Chair of the Fitzroy Basin Elders Committee.

Craig Barsby

Food & Fibre Director (Voting) - Appointed November 2008

Actively involved in the industry for over 20 years, Craig is currently engaged in sustainable farming on an irrigation property near Comet.  Craig participates in the Best Management Practices cotton program, and has recently completed a Land and Water Management plan for the property.  Craig is also a Director of the CHCG&IA (Central Highlands Cotton Growers & Irrigators Association).

Larry Daniels, Capella

Grains Director (Voting) - Appointed 2006

Larry and his family have been producing grain and cattle in the Capella region for 37 years. An active AgForce member, Larry represents AgForce on the Fitzroy Basin Association Stakeholder Council. He is also a member of the DPI&F Capella Sustainable Farming Systems Group.

Linda Drake, Anakie

Human Services Director (Voting) - Appointed 2002

Linda has held the position of Central Highlands Coordinator Family Support, Lifeline Queensland since 2001. Her involvement in natural resources is through the Human Services Group; liaising with the sector through a portfolio champions model and keeping the sector informed and gaining feedback. Former positions include terms as an Emerald Shire Councillor, and a Fitzroy Basin Group local government representative. Linda is currently a family support worker with Lifeline Coral Coast Capricorn and Community Sector Development worker with Queensland Council of Social Services.

Proxy: Sandy Paton, Yeppoon. President Lake Maraboon Landcare

Integrated Catchment Management Director

The position of Integrated Catchment Management Director is currently vacant.

Colin Moffatt, Brisbane

Mining Director (Voting) - Appointed August 2007

Colin Moffatt, General Manager Technical, Ensham Resources, was endorsed as Mining Director at the August 2007 Board meeting. With a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) and 22 years experience in the mining industry of Australia, Colin brings valuable experience to the Board. His current role covers the use of Ensham Coal Resource into the future, sustainability and land access for Ensham Tenements. Colin is a Member of the Queensland Resource Council Environment Committee, and holds an MBA.

Dr Jim Sands, Emerald

Higher Education Director (Voting) - Appointed 2006

Originally from an irrigation block outside Emerald, Jim has renewed ties with the area, following his appointment to AACC. The Emerald campus provides rural training in irrigated cropping and beef cattle production on the campus farm and two other beef properties. Jim previously held a position at UQ Gatton Campus as lecturer in Soil & Water Management, and also played an active role in the Lockyer Catchment Co-ordinating Committee. Jim holds a PhD in Surface Irrigation Management (QLD) and a B App Sci (Hons) in Rural Technology (QAC).

Proxy: Associate Professor John Rolfe, Central Queensland University

Brigid Duncanson

Economic Development Representative - Appointed February 2009

As General Manager of Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC), Brigid is actively involved with the economic development and sustainability of the Central Highlands.  CHDC advocates a cooperative regional approach to economic development.  Brigid is also a director of M&B Developments Qld Pty Ltd.

Kerry Hayes

Local Government Director (Voting) - Appointed June 2008

Kerry has been involved with Local Government for several years, and is currently a Councillor on the recently formed Central Highlands Regional Council. As a livestock and property agent, Kerry has gained valuable knowledge about land uses and natural resources in the area. Kerry is also a Director for the Emerald Land and Cattle Company.

Conservation Director

The position of Conservation Director is currently vacant.

Paul Oates

Pastoral Director (Voting) - Appointed June 2008

Operating properties on the upper Nogoa and Belyando Rivers, Paul has been a grazier in the region for the past 23 years. Paul has been actively involved in several sustainable land use projects, both with CHRRUP and on an individual basis. Paul is also a Director of the Brahman Classic Sale group.

John Baccon, 'Wena Park,' Clermont

Landcare Director (Voting) - Appointed November 2008

John Baccon completed his Junior Certificate at Gatton College in 1962, and has continued to work in the rural industry ever since. John is an active member of the Wolfang Landcare group, and AgForce, and has previously been a member of the Northern Highlands Regional Vegetation Management Committee (AgForce).

REPRESENTATIVES STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (NON-VOTING)

Kevin McCosker

Senior Project Officer, DPI&F

George Bourne

Senior Resource Management Officer, DNR&W

Juliana McCosker

Principal Biodiversity Planning Officer, EPA

Megan Daniels

Executive Officer

Vicki Horstman

Nogoa Catchment Field Officer

Vicki has grown up in a rural environment with a background in farming and cattle production in Central Queensland and the Capricorn Coast. Vicki has had extensive experience as a sales agronomist/consultant in the cotton industry in the Central Highlands, NSW and southern Queensland. She is involved in several community groups, including WINCOT (Women in Cotton), the Emerald Show Society, and 'LIVE OK', (Lilyvale Inhabitants Verifying the Environment is OK). Vicki started work with CHRRUP in May 2005, and has completed an Associate Diploma in Applied Science (Agronomy).

Bronwyn Roberts

Belyando-Suttor Catchment Field Officer

Bronwyn has a strong knowledge of the cattle and cropping industries in Central Queensland, with her family owning properties in the Alpha and Capella districts. Bronwyn studied Geoscience at university before leaving to pursue a career in agriculture through a traineeship at the Emerald Peak Downs Saleyards. Upgrading from trainee to Assistant Superintendent, Bronwyn then moved to become Administration Manager for Elders Emerald, where she developed excellent financial management and customer service skills. Bronwyn joined CHRRUP in February 2007.

Sally Murden

Administration Officer

Sally has lived and worked in the Emerald area since 1974, gaining experience with irrigation, cattle and cropping and managing small businesses. Sally has held administrative and financial roles in various industries, both locally and in other parts of Australia. Sally has been part of the CHRRUP team since January 2006.