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Term Expires: 2026 AGM
Description of Background/Expertise
After gaining a BSC (Hons) at Tas Uni in Hobart, specialising in Industrial Chemistry, I moved to Melbourne, beginning 20 years of manufacturing management experience.
Initially I worked at ICIANZ fertilizer plants in Yarraville, then moved to the Startch Gluten and Glucose industry, then Frozen Foods, finally Wool Processing.
I then moved into IT and became a specialist software "expert" ; after a while moving on to IT Project Management and subsequently to Services General Management.
My career finished as a contract PM.
Married 56 years, wife died November 2024.
Two children, one grandchild, several grand-dogs.
Interest and Involvement in the Sport
My wife joined MCC Croquet Club in 2006, and I weakened and joined in 2012.
I was Secretary 2013-6, Chair 2018-21.
Beginner Coach 2016 - now
126 games AC, 145 GC, even though MCC is an AC Club.
Previously a CV Director as EMCA Rep. Worked on 5-year plan committee with Kate Patrick, Finance Committee .
Sub-Committee Involvement
Finance
Marketing & Publicity