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Bill has a long career in local government and a strong track record of bringing councils and communities together for meaningful and sustainable benefit.

Melissa brings over 25 years’ experience working in the public sector with all levels of government and has a passion for regional advocacy.

Tanya holds 20+ years’ experience in the community and not-for-profit sectors, with over a decade at leadership and management level. 

John is a tireless community advocate with decades of experience in the legal, banking, local government and community sectors, with a passion for his community.

Gympie Mayor, Glenn also chairs the Gympie Regional Council Local Disaster Management Group and is involved with the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Road Group. 

Kerren believes strongly in the region’s potential for growth, prosperity, and its capacity to be a consistent provider of quality jobs and a stable future for our youth. 

Tanya is a highly experienced business and community leader, with more than two decades of experience working in the not-for-profit sector at executive level.

John brings decades of experience in community development and stakeholder engagement with a strong track record in relationship building with successful business and community.

David has lived in Hervey Bay since 1976, after growing up in the Proserpine area and attending university in Brisbane. Now retired he is an active community member.

Tina brings a wealth of skills, experience, and knowledge to the Board, shaped by over two decades in agriculture across multiple countries.

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Sotera is an experienced policy, strategy and project management professional who has spent the past decade working in senior and leadership positions.