Committee Members

Barwon Coast Committee of Management has eight volunteer members who are appointed by the Minister for Planning following a publicly advertised process calling for expressions of interest from the local community.

Membership as at October 2008

Mark Edmonds (Chair) has extensive business experience in marketing, property, and sourcing through his 25 year retail career. He is on the Ocean Grove Primary School council and the Geelong Development Board. 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.


 


 

 

 

Steve Craddock has a professional background in teaching, writing and publishing. Now retired, his continuing recreational interests include reading, sailing, cross country skiing, rock climbing, and bushwalking. Steve lives 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.


 


 

 

 

John Lesser has a strong background in law and education and is currently the President of the Mental Health Review Board of Victoria. John has lived in Ocean Grove since 1980, and has extensive experience with local community organisations.

 Susan Tunnel - Jones

Elissa Ashton - Smith

 Mark Rodrigue

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.

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