Where are you from, and how did you find your way to Shepparton?
I grew up on banks of the Goulburn River, between Murchison and Toolamba.
What primary, high school and uni did you go to?
Toolamba Primary School and, then Shepparton High School before boarding at Assumption College in Kilmore.
Completed a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at The University of Melbourne, Dookie Campus. In 2015-2017 I completed a Master of Business Administration at La Trobe Shepparton.
What do you do here?
I have been an agronomist, and for seven years I worked for an Israeli company called Netafim, based in Shepparton but travelling around Australia and the world working on agricultural projects. In 2016, I was appointed the CEO of the Committee for a Greater Shepparton.
What’s the best part of your job?
The best part of my time as the CEO of the Committee for a Greater Shepparton was helping improve the place that I love.
I love talking up our region, explaining to people the great assets and advantages, and that role gave me ample opportunity to do so.
Particularly rewarding projects I worked on included the Murray–Darling Medical School and advocacy around getting governments to fund the Shepparton Rail corridor.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Running, playing music (guitar) and being in the Victorian high country.
What’s your favourite thing about Shepparton?
Our sense of community, the way we cooperate as different groups and share a joint vision for the region.
What’s one thing you would change about Shepparton to improve it?
Electrified fast rail to Melbourne CBD via the airport.
What are three words you would use to describe Shepparton?
Home, community and opportunity.
