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), former Conjoint Professor, University of Newcastle, School of Environmental and Life Sciences, and holds several Board positions including Chair, Dungog Regional Tourism Inc.; Member, CB Alexander Foundation and Trustee, Australian Wool Education Trust and is involved in a number of local organisations. He was a former Chair, Belgenny Farm Trust; Board Member, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation and a Board Member Regional Development Australia-Hunter. In 2013 Dr Archer was awarded a medal (AM) in the Order of Australia for services to agricultural education and heritage conservation.
Dr Archer is a leading agricultural educator and former Principal of Tocal College (NSW Department of Primary Industries), former Conjoint Professor, University of Newcastle, School of Environmental and Life Sciences, and holds several Board positions including Chair, Dungog Regional Tourism Inc.; Member, CB Alexander Foundation and Trustee, Australian Wool Education Trust and is involved in a number of local organisations. He was a former Chair, Belgenny Farm Trust; Board Member, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation and a Board Member Regional Development Australia-Hunter. In 2013 Dr Archer was awarded a medal (AM) in the Order of Australia for services to agricultural education and heritage conservation.
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. Ms Mason has been Chair of the Tasmanian Community Fund and Chair of Metro Pty Ltd, and is a member of the Joint Commonwealth and Tasmanian Economic Council, Deputy Chair of Crime Stoppers Tasmania, and a board member of Rural Alive and Well. 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. Ms Mason has been Chair of the Tasmanian Community Fund and Chair of Metro Pty Ltd, and is a member of the Joint Commonwealth and Tasmanian Economic Council, Deputy Chair of Crime Stoppers Tasmania, and a board member of Rural Alive and Well. 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 been engaged in primary industries for over 35 years’ principally in a beef and grain enterprise in Hunter Valley of NSW. She has had a long record of representation within NSW Farmers Association both as an Executive Councillor and holding various positions within Rural Affairs Policy Area. In her roles within NSW Farmers, Mrs Thompson was a strong advocate of the initiative to establish Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia and continues to be a key advocate of the need for primary industries-based content across the curriculum. She brings to the Board a wide range of experience in farming and the agricultural industry.
Mrs Thompson has been engaged in primary industries for over 35 years’ principally in a beef and grain enterprise in Hunter Valley of NSW. She has had a long record of representation within NSW Farmers Association both as an Executive Councillor and holding various positions within Rural Affairs Policy Area. In her roles within NSW Farmers, Mrs Thompson was a strong advocate of the initiative to establish Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia and continues to be a key advocate of the need for primary industries-based content across 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 teaching, beginning his teaching career at Beaudesert State High School where he became Head of Department and 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. He 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 the former President of 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 teaching, beginning his teaching career at Beaudesert State High School where he became Head of Department and 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. He 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 the former President of 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 Regional Manager for NSW Department of Primary Industries. Prior to this role Keith spent over 7 years on the GRDC Southern Panel and 5 of those as chair.
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 Regional Manager for NSW Department of Primary Industries. Prior to this role Keith spent over 7 years on the GRDC Southern Panel and 5 of those as chair.
Barry Wallett Appointed 1/3/2021
Barry Wallett has been engaged with the education sector since 2001 and is currently an education consultant and government and media relations adviser based in Canberra. He was previously Executive Director (2018-20) and Deputy Executive Director (from 2009) of the Independent Schools Council of Australia; Chief Executive Officer of the Construction Industry Training and Employment Association (CITEA); General Manager for Australian National University’s ANU College, and Divisional Manager for the ANU Education Centre.
Barry Wallett has been engaged with the education sector since 2001 and is currently an education consultant and government and media relations adviser based in Canberra. He was previously Executive Director (2018-20) and Deputy Executive Director (from 2009) of the Independent Schools Council of Australia; Chief Executive Officer of the Construction Industry Training and Employment Association (CITEA); General Manager for Australian National University’s ANU College, and Divisional Manager for the ANU Education Centre.
