Where are you from, and how did you find your way to Shepparton?
I’ve been a West Australian all of my life, completing all of my schooling and university in Perth but then moving across country WA leading regional operations for the WA Water Corporation. In August last year I moved to Shepparton to work with Goulburn Valley Water (GVW).
What do you do here?
I am the managing director at GVW, leading a talented and dedicated team which provides all the water and wastewater services for residential and business customers in the Goulburn Valley.
What’s the best part of your job?
It would have to be the people – whether it’s working with the staff here at GVW, or spending time with customers, stakeholders or members of the community that we serve. Everyone understands the critical role that water plays for life, wellbeing and supporting industry and I never get tired of talking to people about that.
What do you do outside of work?
At the moment I am spending time getting to know our region and all of the wonderful things it has to offer. I do enjoy golf when I can find the time, as well as hitting the trails with my 12-year-old son, Dylan, who is a keen mountain biker.
What’s your favourite thing about Shepparton?
I really like a stroll around Victoria Park Lake and other nearby cycling/walking trails, but also the charm and lovely gardens of the town centre and proximity to some fantastic wineries.
What’s one thing you would change about Shepparton to improve it?
I understand it can get rather cool here in winter, so coming from Perth I am not exactly looking forward to that. Nothing a few extra layers can fix though!
