Neil Judd CEO South West NRM Ltd

Gary Butler Programs Manager

Gary is the Programs Manager at South West NRM. He is responsible for obtaining funding to assist landholder groups and individuals to implement projects that deliver sustainable natural resource management.  He has extensive and varied experience in a number of fields including feral animal control, cattle industry and cotton farming.    Gary is the owner/manager of a cattle property.

Ric Newson Information Manager

Ric is the Data Analysis and Evaluation Officer at South West NRM.  He also oversees the management of the Information Hub and running the water quality testing QA & QC program for community water testing. Ric has 10 years experience in IT.

Ric has a B. App. Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Mick McNiven Aboriginal NRM Support Officer

Mick’s position works with Aboriginal people in the region regarding natural resource management.  Mick has 15 years experience working with native title, and is responsible for the management of South West NRM Cultural Heritage Projects within the region.

Originally from the Cunnamulla region, Mick is a member of the Budjiti people.

Deborah Atkinson Finance Officer

 Deborah is the Finance Officer and is responsible for processing accounts and staff wages.

Deborah works closely with both the Business Services Manager and Programs Manager to ensure that financial reports and audit requirements are being met.

Deborah has achieved a Diploma in Business and a Diploma in Human Resource Management through Charleville TAFE.

Julies' role is to encourage the conservation of the biodiversity in the South West NRM region.  This is achieved through funding programs like South West NRMs’ Futurescapes, prioritisation of species for projects, monitoring the condition of natural resources, improving networks with communities and assisting in the planning for the region for biodiversity outcomes.

The biodiversity officer promotes the value of nature conservation within the production systems in the region as well as utilising areas for conservation covenants.

Julie Frousheger Biodiversity Officer

Hayley Bannerman Administration Officer

Hayley is our Administration Officer, providing great customer service and support to South West NRM staff and clients.

Hayley ensures the daily operation of the administration and reception areas runs smoothly and is responsible for administrative procedures including, the museum loan kits and the South West NRM library. Hayley has proven customer service ability when it comes to dealing with our Landholders and clients.

Hayley believes in studying for self improvement and for furthering her career, and she is on her way to achieving this, as she has commenced a Cert IV in Business Administration.