Our Directors
The Board of Management is the governing body for the Wheatbelt NRM Incorporated and comprises up to ten Board Directors. The role of the Board of Management is detailed in the Constitution.
Current Directors:
Jim Sullivan
Chairperson
Elected 2010
James Sullivan is a primary producer in Holt Rock, he has had a wide variety of engagement with all aspects of community services and organisations. James is currently the President of the Kulin Shire Council and the President and Executive Member of the Central Zone of WALGA
Email: info@wheatbeltnrm.org.au
Cec McConnell
Deputy Chairperson
Elected 2010
Cec McConnell has interests in a number of private businesses predominantly in the agricultural sector and has occupied senior management positions with the Department of Agriculture and Food. Cec is a resident of Northam, and has a strong background in natural resource management. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours, an Advanced Diploma in Management and is a Fellow of Leadership WA
Email: info@wheatbeltnrm.org.au
Peter Weatherley
Director
Elected 2012
Peter Weatherley has a diverse background and an energetic passion for the Avon environment. Peter has worked as a Psychiatric nurse, in the Public Service and is currently Owner of Avon Fibrotech. Peter is president of the Avon Environmental Society, a member of the Avon Waterways committee and has been instrumental in advocating environmental and conservation matters in the Avon.
Email: info@wheatbeltnrm.org.au
Ian Hall
Elected 2011
I was encouraged to nominate for a place on Wheatbelt NRM due to our farm enterprise being increasingly in farm forestry, and also my being the current Chair of Avongro. I'm firmly of the view that much of the land in the Avon Catchment that has difficulty earning it's way with grain cropping, could be profitable in emerging tree farming pursuits.
I've lived and farmed at East Brookton all my life. The homestead is adjacent to the Yenyenning Lakes Nature Reserve and as part of the Yenyenning Lakes Management Committee I was involved in reversing the trend of water and land degradation in that Reserve.
Basically, as time has progressed, I've become a strong believer in the principle of the Triple Bottom Line. Our financial, social and environmental wealth will only be secured by landowners working with all other stakeholders to create a place where we want to live.
Email: info@wheatbeltnrm.org.au
Colin Cable
Director
Elected 2011
For the last 13 years Colin has been a member of the Talbot Brook Land Management Association Inc which has engaged in multiple revegetation projects within the Shire of York. He has been president of the group for 8 years.
During this time he has been responsible for the successful management of Land Management Projects funded through Lottery West, Wheatbelt NRM and York Shire. The knowledge he has gained in land management through these projects has given him the desire to participate in Wheatbelt NRMs board as Director. He hopes to give back some of the knowledge and skills gained over these years in methodology, and communication with land holders and stakeholders to engage in successful projects.
Colin's previous experience is in business management including many years of being self employed in the building industry. Colin's also brings people skills developed while working with the WA Police Force dealing with a cross sections of the community in matters of communication, indigenous cultures and guidance.
His indigenous heritage gives him an affinity with the environment, and also a greater understanding of cultural needs amongst the Aboriginal Community in the Wheatbelt and Southern areas of WA.
Email: info@wheatbeltnrm.org.au
Alan Lord
Director
Elected 2012
Alan Lord is the former proprietor of the Cambridge International College and has sat on numerous educational Boards and Councils; gaining a wealth of experience in Governance, Administration and Management. Now retired Alan seeks to give back to the community after holding many senior positions in Marketing, Education & Training, Trade and Business, where Alan developed his business nous and expertise. Alan grew up on his family farm in Lake Varley and now lives in Wagin where he maintains a keen interest in permaculture and living sustainably.
Email: info@wheatbeltnrm.org.au
Genevieve Whisson
Director
Elected 2012
Genevieve Margaret Whisson has a strong background in the environmental, educational and communications field having worked for NRM, local Government and Not for Profit organisations. Genevieve brings much skill and expertise to her position on the Wheatbelt NRM Board of Directors. By applying this skill and knowledge, she would like to increase the community's appreciation of the Wheatbelts unique ecosystems and contribute to the sustainable use of its natural resources - environmentally, socially and economically.
Email: info@wheatbeltnrm.org.au
Chris Wyhoon
Director
Elected 2012
Chris Wyhoon has a strong agriculture background having been involved in agricultural production and agribusiness for nearly thirty years. Chris who is a self-employed farm operator and works part time as a Rural Financial Counsellor and as the Executive Officer for Western Australian Farmers Federation has always practised and promoted the importance of sustainability. By being on the NRM Board of Directors Chris hopes to bring not only agriculture and NRM closer together idealistically and practically but to promote to agriculture that the Wheatbelt NRM Board has a demonstrated interest in their industry and they encourage widespread change.
Email: info@wheatbeltnrm.org.au
