Committee Members
Barwon Coast Committee of Management has eight volunteer members who are appointed by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change following a publicly advertised process calling for expressions of interest from the local community.
Membership as at September 2011
Mark Edmonds BA GAICD (Chair) has extensive business experience in leadership, governance, marketing, property, and product / services sourcing through his 30 year retail career. Mark is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Mark lives in Ocean Grove.
Tim Goddard (Deputy Chair) works for the City of Greater Geelong, supervising works and activities on the Geelong Waterfront and has tertiary qualifications in both horticulture and social & environmental policy. Tim has spent most of life residing in Barwon Heads.
Danny Keating is a specialist Local Government Consultant with expertise in strategic financial planning, organisational reviews, policy development and good governance. Danny, a resident of Ocean Grove for 30 years, has been involved in a number of local community and sporting organisations.
Mark Rodrigue, a Barwon Heads resident has both a personal and professional passion for the marine and coastal environments and currently works as a manager of marine protected areas within Parks Victoria. He is an active member of Friends of the Bluff and can often be found with his head underwater in the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary
John Lesser has a professional background in law and education, and is a Magistrate. John has lived in Ocean Grove since 1980, has been a regular beach and river user ever since. He has been involved with several local community organisations
Kate Wynn is a resident of Ocean Grove and has worked in the environment management field for over ten years, specialising in marine and coastal areas. Kate is particularly interested in community involvement in the management of local environments and currently works for the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority. Ron Paterson is a resident of Ocean Grove
Paul Williamson is a resident of Barwon Heads
Additionally, officers from the City of Greater Geelong and the Department of Sustainability and Environment may attend the monthly Committee meetings.
The Committee generally meets on the third Tuesday of each month, except January, at the Barwon Coast office off Ewing Blyth Drive, Barwon Heads. These meetings are open to the public and intending attendees should contact the General Manager Bob Jordan Ph 5254 1371 prior to the meeting.