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President
Michael Burgess
- Board Member since 2007, President since October 2017, Vice President 2008-2014
- Diploma of Medical Technology, numerous qualifications in the fields of Medical Science and management, and a NATA Laboratory Assessor
- Extensive experience in the NSW Health system
- Decades of experience in various organisations: Apex, Toastmasters, Parish Pastoral, Professional body, MSS President 1988-1991
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Vice President
Christine Gibbons
- Board Member since 2018
- Retiree with a degree in social science and previous experience as an office manager and in the Mental Health team for Hunter New England Health
- Volunteered with various NGOs including Emergency Relief, Quota, Tinonee School
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Secretary
Denise Greenaway
- Board Member since 2017, Vice President since 2018
- Retired Administrator / Employment Consultant and Small Business Operator
- Long-time volunteer for various community groups
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Treasurer
Ian Dyball
- Board Member since 2013
- Owner and Director of Orana Crescent Preschool Taree for five years and professional engineer for 35 years
- A Rotarian since 1976, member of the Rotary Club of Taree, past Governor of Rotary International
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Board Member
Judy Richardson
- Board Member since 2015
- Paediatric Physiotherapist
- Professional skills in assessing needs and suitability of services for people with a disability
- Former Director, Rotary Club of Myall Coast Inc.
- Director, Rotary Club of Taree
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Board Member
Zac Sayed
- Board Member since 2019
- Bachelor of Laws and International Studies and practising Solicitor in the Manning Region
- Committee Member for PCYC Taree
- Previous Board experience with Amnesty International NSW Legal Action Group and Editor for United Nations Association Australia fortnightly publication
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Board Member
Jim McKenna
- Board Member since 2019
- Worked as a Primary Teacher and Assistant Principal
- Experience as a solicitor and a single practitioner
- Previous positions as Board Member and President for Taree Apex, Club Secretary for Taree Rotary
- Currently Primary Schools’ Debating Adjudicator
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Board Member
Phil Costa
- Board Member since 2019
- Former teacher and Principal in outer Sydney areas
- Former Councillor, Deputy Mayor, Mayor for Wollondilly Shire Council
- Former Member for Wollondilly, Legislative Assembly, State Parliament Standing Committee on Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics, Chair of Standing Committee on Broadband in Rural and Regional Communities
- NSW Government Minister, Minister for Water, Minister for Corrective Services, Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Regional Development
- Member of Minimbah Rural Fire Brigade
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Board Member
Cristen Brown
- Board Member since 2020
- Clinical Psychologist with First Class Honours
- School Counsellor in Taree
- Former Psychologist for Children, Young People and Families Counselling Service at Taree Community Health Centre
- Previously volunteered for the Driving Change Licensing Support Program as a driving supervisor
- Facilitates a local book club through MidCoast Council Libraries and supports local football club Miniroos program
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Board Member
Kevin Nicholson
- Board Member since 2020
- Trade qualified Diesel Fitter, Motor Mechanic, Auto Electrician, and Automotive Air Conditioning Technician
- Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers
- Partner in McAlpin and Maurer Ltd.
- Former President Taree Swimming Club, holding Timekeeper, Judge, and Starter certificates
- Former Secretary Taree Apex Club
- Former President Manning River Lions Club with over 30 years on the Board
- Awarded Life Membership at Lions International in 2017
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