Board Member Profiles
Learn a bit about our people and why they became TGS board members...
Fred O’Keefe (Vice President) – Broken River Vineyards
I joined TGS to help promote awareness of tourism attractions in the Shepparton area both locally and further afield through trade shows, networking and media. We need to let the locals know just what is here so that when they have out of town visitors to the area they are able to spend time with them showing the diversity of attractions we have here. We also need to promote these attractions further afield to encourage people to come and spend time in our region.
Cheryl Hammer – Woodlands Estate Lavender
My involvement in Tourism Greater Shepparton has grown with my passion for the region. As a lavender farmer and small business owner I understand fully the need to embrace all markets as opportunities and tourism is one of the fastest growing opportunities here in Greater Shepparton. It is TGS's role to educate and inspire the whole region to embrace tourism and what it can do for our economy.
Kate Smith – Billabong Garden Complex
I joined the TGS committee as I saw it as a valuable committee to assist Council and tourist operators to promote Greater Shepparton as a tourist destination for the benefit of the entire community. It is great to be working with such a motivated group of business people from various facets of the tourism industry with great ideas and a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Amanda McCulloch – Greater Shepparton City Council Tourism Manager
As Greater Shepparton’s Tourism Manager it is important to continue on the positive relationship with the industry and the association. Through cooperative marketing opportunities the region can only capitalize on future ventures and opportunities.
Mark Ryan – Goulburn Valley Motor Village
As a new business operator in Shepparton I am passionate about Shepparton and its future through tourism. I believe that Shepparton has its place in this state as a tourism destination and would like to help in some small way for us to achieve this.
Vincent Wilson - Country Comfort Shepparton
As the manager of one of Shepparton’s largest accommodation providers, joining the board of Tourism Greater Shepparton was a perfect fit. I am able to lend my skills and knowledge of the industry to TGS, and in turn further develop my networks and knowledge, which is of great benefit to myself, TGS and Country Comfort.
Sonya Boaden – Quest
Having only recently moved to Shepparton, joining the TGS Board was an opportunity to network with other tourism operators in the area. Furthermore, having held senior Corporate roles with Accommodation providers for many years, I believed that I would be able to offer my experience and knowledge for the greater good of tourism in our area. It is inspiring to be surrounded by other board members that share such a high degree of passion for the Tourism industry.
Lindy Robson – Airport Direct
I first joined Tourism Greater Shepparton because personally I believe Shepparton has a lot to offer our visitors. As a business owner, I know Airport Direct is the first point of contact for a large number of visitors, so the business has the ability to be an ambassador to promote Shepparton city and regional highlights. Passionate in my belief that Tourism is everybody’s business, and an essential part of the future economy of Shepparton, I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead so the best of Greater Shepparton is accessible and in constant view of the short term visitor and tourist, creating and maintaining a steady growth of this vital industry.