Our Team

WBBEC is governed by a Management Committee which can be made up of a minimum of 3 of the following roles: President, Senior Vice-President, Junior-Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Our Management Committee is currently made up of the following team:

David Arthur – President

David has been a passionate advocate for the local environment for the past 10 years and has a special interest in water availability and quality, particularly in relation to the Mary River. David is also motivated and informed by his solid grasp of climate science.

Kerryn Ward – Secretary

Kerryn has been active in the local conservation sector for the past 25 years. Kerryn has held the position of secretary of WBBEC since our humble beginnings in 2011. Kerryn has a passion for education and human rights.

Denise Smith – Treasurer

Denise is passionate about the environment and is an advocate for climate change adjustment and mitigation. Denise holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science from the University of Sunshine Coast and has volunteered in local Landcare and Turtle Monitoring Programs.

Operation:

The organisation is currently run by an Administration Officer (Jo) and Regional Engagement Coordinator (Jennifer) who are both employed on a part time basis. Our Administration Officer is responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation while the Regional Engagement Coordinator is responsible for community education and liaising with the local and statewide conservation sector and all levels of government.