South West NRM Ltd’s Board of Directors is made up of a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Traditional Owner representative, Local Government representative, Industry representative, Conservation representative and a Community (Landcare) representative.

Tom Garrett Independent Chair

Tom is the South West NRM Independent Chairperson. Tom has extensive experience in natural resource management in South West region and is a member of the Queensland Macropod and Wild Harvesters Association and the Queensland Rural Industry Training Council.

Tom has an Advanced Diploma in Rural Business Management (Agriculture) and a Diploma in Conservation Land Management (Vertebrate Pests). Tom is also a qualified Justice of the Peace.

 

Kent Morris Independent Vice Chair

Kent is the Independent Vice Chairperson on the Board of South West NRM Ltd. Kent has extensive GIS and Mapping experience and works as a self-employed consultant.

Kent grew up on a grazing property in the Mitchell district and has previously worked for Landmark as a livestock and property salesman and also has local government experience. Kent is President of the Mitchell Show Society and is a qualified Justice of the Peace.

Alan Travers Local Govt Rep

Alan is the Local government Sector Director on the Board of South West NRM Ltd.

Alan has been involved with Local government for a number of years.  He has also recently been elected to the board of the Queensland Water and Land Carers Incorporated which is the peak body representing NRM volunteers in Queensland.

Alan and his family are graziers from Cunnamulla in South West Queensland.

 

Andrew Schmidt Industry Sector Director

Andrew is South West NRM Ltd’s Industry Sector Director. Andrew has lived in the South West NRM region all of his life and is an active voice for sustainable natural resource management. Andrew has been a member of Landcare and catchment management for 10 years.
Andrew is also a keen Landcare member and has provided valuable input into planning process including the Leasehold Tree Clearing Review and the Regional Mulga Lands Vegetation Plan. Andrew is currently a member of the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality Board.

Andrew and his family run a grazing property near Cunnamulla.

Maureen McKellar Indigenous Sector Director

Maureen is South West NRM Ltd’s Indigenous Sector Director, and has been in the role since 2005
Maureen is a Kunja Traditional Owner from the Cunnamulla region and has been a key player in the establishment of the Far South West Aboriginal NRM Group.

 

Adam Bradshaw Conservation Sector Director

Adam is the Conservation Director.  He is the owner/manager of the property, Tomoo, in the Mitchell area.  He is a member of the Australian Conservation Foundation and has completed numerous training courses including with Resource Consulting Services.  Adam is also a qualified Justice of the Peace.

 

Jenny Richardson Community/Landcare Sector Director

Jenny is the Community/Landcare Sector Director on the Board of South West NRM Ltd. Jenny & her husband Vin own and live on Leopardwood Park which is located North of Adavale on the Bulloo River.

Jenny & Vin have undertaken Landcare grants in the past in order to stem erosion on fragile frontage country of the Bulloo River. These projects have included implementation of a ponding program to help restore native pastures on their property.

Jenny and her husband also run a successful Earthmoving business in the Adavale district. Jenny is a Registered Nurse, Midwife, Child Health Nurse, with a Bachelor of Nursing. She works for the General Practitioner in Quilpie 1 day per week.