Meet The Team

Board

All members can be contacted through the Chief Executive Officer,
Add: 58 Sutton Street, Mandurah, WA, 6210. Phone: 61 8 6369 8800 Email: admin@peel-harvey.org.au

Chair
Paddi is a resident of Dawesville and was a Councillor for the City of Mandurah from 1994 until being elected Mayor in 2005, an office she held until her retirement Read More
Treasurer
Marilyn has been active in community-based natural resource management organisations in the Peel region since 1993 when she was appointed to membership of the Peel Inlet Management Authority, a position Read More
Deputy Chair
Peter is currently the COO of  CRC TiME and was previously the inaugural CEO of the Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute. Prior to this appointment he was the CEO for Read More
Secretary
Dr Sue Fyfe has a strong background in academic research and leadership with over 30 years’ experience in university, not for profit and government roles. Her primary degree was in Read More
Executive Committee
A Canadian transplant, Bob has lived in Australia for 20 years. He studied environmental management at the University of South Australia and James Cook University in Townsville. With water as Read More
State Government Agency Member
Peel Development Commission -  Andrew has over 20 years’ experience in community services and administration management, bringing a wealth of experience, knowledge and a proven ability to lead and develop Read More
State Government Agency Member
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions  After studying Marine and Freshwater Science in Victoria, Melissa has gained over 15 years’ experience working for both the Commonwealth and State governments in Read More
State Government Agency Member
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development -  David is a research scientist appointed to the nutrient management team in 2022. Background in assessing soil and land suitability for irrigated Read More
Local Government Representative
Local Government Representative – Inland
Farming on family property of 1600 ha 10 km east of Cuballing. Main enterprises are Merino sheep and coarse grains. Attended Narrogin SHS. Married to Verity, 3 children -Adam, Andrew Read More
Community Member
David is a long-time local, having lived in Dawesville for the past 25 years, and in Halls Head for 10 years prior to that. His family farm where he grew Read More
Community Member
Community Member
Brent has worked in fauna conservation for 35 years. Commencing with Conservation and Land Management (CALM) and later its successors he has been involved with numerous fauna research and monitoring Read More
Community Member
Amanda currently runs a sheep enterprise with partner Marc and their two sons in the area known as Marradong, just south of Boddington. Being a Marradong local she has an Read More
Community Member
Veronica graduated from Murdoch University late last century (1999) with an Environmental Science degree and Honours in dryland salinity issues – in particular using computer modelling to assess the effectiveness Read More
Observer
Principal Planning Officer | Strategy and Engagement , Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage

We acknowledge the Noongar people as Traditional Custodians of this land and pay our respects to all Elders past and present