Our Board – Manning Support Services

Our Board of Directors are:

	President Michael Burgess Over 10 years on the Board, 4 years as Vice President, President since October 2017 Diploma of Medical Technology, and numerous qualifications in the fields of Medicine, Science and Management Extensive experience in and currently working in the NSW Health system
	Vice President Paul Lewers Over 8 years on the Board – 3 years as Vice President Diploma of Law Brings a wealth of legal experience and expertise to the Board having been a lawyer for over 30 years
	Treasurer Ian Dyball Over 3 years on the Board, 2 years as Treasurer Owner and Director of Orana Crescent Preschool Taree for 5 years and professional engineer for 35 years A Rotarian since 1976, member of the Rotary Club of Taree, past Governor of Rotary International
	Board Member Mave Richardson AM PSM JP President of the Board from 2005 – 2017 Diploma of Social Studies, and numerous qualifications in Management, Counselling and Community Development Actively involved with many community organisations Over 35 years’ experience in local government and over 30 years’ experience in community management
	Board Member Emma Pike Board Member since October 2017 Over 10 years experience serving the Manning community within the aged care industry, holding positions as Independent Living Consultant and Return to work Coordinator Established Pike Financial services in 1999, assisting a wide portfolio of businesses and professionals with their payroll and financial operations Treasurer to various community sporting groups within the Manning
	Board Member Jillian Dunn Over 5 years on the Board Extensive background in working with people with disabilities, particularly dementia clients Active in the local community groups, pastoral care and local schools
	Board Member Ken Loftus Over 4 years on the Board Trade Certificate, Certificate IV Training and Assessment and numerous qualifications in supervision and management Served in both the Commonwealth and the Australian Federal Police forces
	Board Member Judy Richardson Over 2 years experience on the Board Paediatric Physiotherapist Professional skills in assessing needs and suitability of services for people with a disability Director, Rotary Club of Myall Coast Inc.
	Board Member Michelle Wilkes Board Member since October 2017 Michelle is a proud Barkindji woman from the far west – corner country in NSW. Over 2 decades of experience working in health Very passionate about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing and Closing the Gap. Certificate IV in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander – Primary Health (Community Health) Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health) With Distinction Bachelor of Health Science (Community & Public Health) Certificate III in Fitness Training
	Board Member Denise Greenaway Board Member since October 2017 Retired Administrator/Employment Consultant and Small Business Operator Long time volunteer for various community groups Member of the Manning Winter Festival Committee
	Board Member Will Paulson Board member since October 2017 Served three years with the Australian Defense Force in the 41st battalion from 1982-1985. Worked with local government from 1974 to 1987 and has been a part of three local government amalgamations Currently works for the NSW Police Force as Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer – attached to Manning Great Lakes Local Area Command Involved with Midnorth Coast Regional Aboriginal Men’s Group Enjoys playing croquet and snooker