Appointment of Board Regional Development Australia Riverina

Regional Development Australia Riverina is excited to announce the appointment of its board from July 2021 until June 2023 following an open EOI process.

RDA Riverina Chair Dianna Somerville said “the independent assessor and I were pleased and very impressed with the number and calibre of applicants. This made the process extremely competitive and the decision a difficult one. “

 A number of previous board members chose not to reapply and I thank them for their contribution to RDA Riverina and their service to the region.

The new board members are:

 David Bardos – Business Development Manager Port of Melbourne

Christine Howard – Director Three Rivers University Department of Rural Health

Mark Hillis – Owner Wagga Caravans

Gary Lavelle – GM Temora Shire Council

Sue Molyneaux – Human Resources Manager Casella Family Brands

Christine Priest – General Manager Digital Business and Strategy Kurrajong

Andrew Reilly – Group Manager Shire Activation Leeton Shire Council

Dallas Tout – Manager Revenue & Payables Centre CSU, Deputy Mayor WWCC

Ray Willis – GM Riverina Local Land Services

The RDA Riverina team, led by CEO Rachel Whiting, has worked tirelessly to deliver insight and leadership across topics of economic development, migration, regionalisation and workforce strategy. RDA Boards play an important role in building strong, confident and vibrant regions. The focus of RDA Boards is to work with all levels of government, business and community groups to create jobs, attract investment and stimulate economic growth in their regions. RDA Boards also provide the Australian Government valuable regional intelligence to inform policy development and implementation

Regional Development Australia Boards (RDAs) have played and continue to play an important role in delivering sustainable infrastructure and services to their region. These Boards deliver important work in consulting with communities, promoting and participating in regional initiatives, and providing information and advice on their region to all levels of Government. If you would like to learn more about how RDA Riverina is able to assist you, visit its website at www.rdariverina.org.au. Further information about the RDA program is available at www.rda.gov.au