Dr Cameron Archer PSM AM Chair Appointed 09/09/2008.
Dr Archer is a leading agricultural educator and former Principal of Tocal College (NSW Department of Primary Industries). Dr Archer is also a Conjoint Professor with the Tom Farrell Institute at University of Newcastle, Chair of Belgenny Farm Trust, Board Member of Regional Development Australia-Hunter and a Trustee of the Australian Wool Education Trust.
In 2013 Dr Archer was awarded a medal in the Order of Australia for services to agricultural education
Dr Archer is a leading agricultural educator and former Principal of Tocal College (NSW Department of Primary Industries). Dr Archer is also a Conjoint Professor with the Tom Farrell Institute at University of Newcastle, Chair of Belgenny Farm Trust, Board Member of Regional Development Australia-Hunter and a Trustee of the Australian Wool Education Trust.
In 2013 Dr Archer was awarded a medal in the Order of Australia for services to agricultural education
Lyn Mason Appointed 22/10/2012.
Ms Mason has a background in education, primary industries and local government, with experience in fisheries, cropping, grazing and agricultural contracting. She has extensive experience as a non-executive director on a number of boards. She was President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania and served as Mayor of Flinders Council for six years. Ms Mason was the Telstra Australian Business Owner of the Year in 2000.
Ms Mason has a background in education, primary industries and local government, with experience in fisheries, cropping, grazing and agricultural contracting. She has extensive experience as a non-executive director on a number of boards. She was President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania and served as Mayor of Flinders Council for six years. Ms Mason was the Telstra Australian Business Owner of the Year in 2000.
Sarah Thompson Appointed 26/10/2015.
Mrs Thompson has had 35 years' experience as a partner in a beef and grain enterprise in Hunter Valley of NSW. She has a long record of representation within NSW Farmers Association as an Executive Councillor, and on its Rural Affairs Policy Committee. Mrs Thompson has been a strong supporter of the initiative to establish PIEFA, and been a key advocate of the need for primary industries based content within the curriculum. She brings to the Board a wide range of experience in farming and the agricultural industry.
Mrs Thompson has had 35 years' experience as a partner in a beef and grain enterprise in Hunter Valley of NSW. She has a long record of representation within NSW Farmers Association as an Executive Councillor, and on its Rural Affairs Policy Committee. Mrs Thompson has been a strong supporter of the initiative to establish PIEFA, and been a key advocate of the need for primary industries based content within the curriculum. She brings to the Board a wide range of experience in farming and the agricultural industry.
Hardy Manser Bsc (Biol) Mag RuDev Grad Dip Ed(sec) MRI MAIAST MAI Biol Appointed 26/04/2017.
Mr Manser has a strong education and working background in science and education. Mr Manser transitioned from working in Animal Health to begin his teaching career at Beaudesert State High School, becoming Head of Department where he implemented the national curriculum along with other developmental projects. Mr Manser moved to The Rockhampton Grammar School in 2015 for the position of Head of Department for Agriculture and most recently Home Economics. Mr Manser has been involved in the development of the new senior Agricultural Science syllabus in Queensland, is an independent reviewer for the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority and is a Past-President of both the National Association of Agricultural Educators and the Queensland Agriculture Teacher’s Association.
Mr Manser has a strong education and working background in science and education. Mr Manser transitioned from working in Animal Health to begin his teaching career at Beaudesert State High School, becoming Head of Department where he implemented the national curriculum along with other developmental projects. Mr Manser moved to The Rockhampton Grammar School in 2015 for the position of Head of Department for Agriculture and most recently Home Economics. Mr Manser has been involved in the development of the new senior Agricultural Science syllabus in Queensland, is an independent reviewer for the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority and is a Past-President of both the National Association of Agricultural Educators and the Queensland Agriculture Teacher’s Association.
Keith Pengilley Appointed 29/10/2018
Keith has an extensive background in large scale family and corporate grains and livestock production in northern NSW and Tasmania. His interests lie along the entire agricultural supply chain from research and development through to marketing and international exports. Currently based in Tamworth, NSW as Leader Northern Dryland Systems for NSW Dept of Primary Industries. Prior to this role Keith spent over 7 years on the GRDC Southern Panel and 5 of those as chair. Keith is also a current member of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) Agricultural Industry Advisory Council (AIAC) reporting directly to Minister the Hon. David Littleproud MP.
Keith has an extensive background in large scale family and corporate grains and livestock production in northern NSW and Tasmania. His interests lie along the entire agricultural supply chain from research and development through to marketing and international exports. Currently based in Tamworth, NSW as Leader Northern Dryland Systems for NSW Dept of Primary Industries. Prior to this role Keith spent over 7 years on the GRDC Southern Panel and 5 of those as chair. Keith is also a current member of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) Agricultural Industry Advisory Council (AIAC) reporting directly to Minister the Hon. David Littleproud MP.
Dr Mary Retallack Appointed 6/3/2020
Mary is a third-generation viticulturist and agricultural scientist who brings a wide range of skills and experience from practical, research, teaching, extension and consultancy roles in the agribusiness sector over the past 25 years. She is the Managing Director of Retallack Viticulture which offers viticultural and agribusiness consulting services throughout Australia and is recognised internationally as a Certified Practicing Agriculturist. Mary is also a Director of Wine Australia, Member of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) Viticulture Commission, ENVIRO and PROTEC groups, the Food Agility CRC, Strategic Investment Council, AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award Alumni Advisory Panel, and the Australian and New Zealand Grapegrower and Winemaker editorial panel.
Mary is a third-generation viticulturist and agricultural scientist who brings a wide range of skills and experience from practical, research, teaching, extension and consultancy roles in the agribusiness sector over the past 25 years. She is the Managing Director of Retallack Viticulture which offers viticultural and agribusiness consulting services throughout Australia and is recognised internationally as a Certified Practicing Agriculturist. Mary is also a Director of Wine Australia, Member of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) Viticulture Commission, ENVIRO and PROTEC groups, the Food Agility CRC, Strategic Investment Council, AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award Alumni Advisory Panel, and the Australian and New Zealand Grapegrower and Winemaker editorial panel.
