SEPWA Committee & Contacts
(L to R) Back row: Tim Cattle. Steve Tilbrook, Stott Redman, Wayne Walter, Andrew Fowler, Andrew Heinrich and Greg Curnow - Front row: Doc Fetherstonhaugh, John Richardson, Chris Reichstein and Lyndon Mickel
Executive Committee 2008
Position holders and members listed below
Subcommittees
Joint Vice President
Lyndon Mickel
Lyndon is the current Vice President, Chairman of the Events Sub Committee and is a member of the Governance and Pastures subcommittees. Lyndon is also a member of the local Beaumont Better Farming group, host trials for SEPWA and conducts his own personal unofficial trials.Lyndon's family farming operation consists of 1800 ha just north of Condingup and 4200 ha at the end of Parmango Road.
- ph: 9076 6029
- mob: 0427 766029
2008 Executive Committee President
Andrew Fowler
Andrew was elected onto the SEPWA Executive in 1998 and at the time was the WAFF grains councillor for the Esperance zone. A member of the Finance, Governance and Pasture project sub committees, Andrew held the role of Vice President prior to becoming President in 2008.
- ph: 9075 0036
- mob: 0428 750047
Treasurer
Wayne Walter
Wayne Walter has been involved with SEPWA since 2000, starting as an executive member and taking on the role of Treasurer in 2003. Wayne is also the chair of the Finance and Sponsorship subcommittee.
- ph: 9076 2022
- mob: 0417 951417
Joint Vice President
Chris Reichstein
Chris farms at Wittenoom Hills and is a past president of SEPWA and current vice president. Chris is involved in almost all of the subcommittees and also organises the local Neridup field day. Chris was recently elected to the Grains Industry WA working group.
- ph: 9076 7049
- mob: 0429 101970
Committee Member
Greg Curnow
Greg Curnow farms at Cascade and was elected to the SEPWA Executive in 2008. Greg is a Trials subcommittee member and organises his local field day
- ph: 9079 2101
- mob: 0427 792101
Secretary
Stott Redman
Stott's ability to manage and a passion for grain growing partnered with his involvement in WANTFA, Kondinin Group, Jerdacuttup Top Crop Group place him in good stead to represent SEPWA. Stott particularly enjoys the opportunity to travel, read and spend time with his young family.
- ph: 9838 3210
- mob: 0429 351475
Committee Member
Andrew Heinrich
Andrew is a senior agronomist with Quality Agronomics. He was elected to the SEPWA Executive in 2006. Andrew is the Chair of the Trials subcommittee and is a member of the Pastures subcommittee.
- ph: 9072 0888
- mob: 0428 187949
Committee Member
Doc Fetherstonhaugh
Doc is a member of the Munglinup Community group which co-ordinates trial work in the area. The group was also successful in sourcing GRDC funds for extension. Doc is a past member of the AWB Growers Advisory Group. Doc was first elected on the executive in 2007.
- ph: 9075 1093
- mob: 0427 751006
Committee Member
Tim Cattle
Tim Cattle has farmed at Lake King since 1973 and became a member in 2007. Tim is involved Lakes Winter Sports and Varley Lawn Bowls; as a contributor in Lake Grace Shire and the Ravensthorpe Hospital Board over the years; and his current involvement in AWB Consultative Group place him in good stead to represent SEPWA.
- ph: 9874 4051
- mob: 0428 774051
Committee Member
John Richardson
Founding and life member of SEPWA. He was part of the working group in 1993 that got SEPWA up in 1994. Current role in SEPWA is as a member of the executive & tend to take on board post farm gate enquirey comment on issues affecting the grains industry. Initiated the variety trials program. John has been a member of the Grain Licensing Authority for the last 2.5 yrs & a member of the PASE committee
- ph: 9071 3655
- mob: 0427 713622
Committee Member
Steve Tilbrook
1st elected to Executive of SEPWA in 1996 and is currently on the Events and Governance sub committees. Steve has been active in the role of executive supporting sponsors, group travel, field days, and trials. Steve farms 4500 Ha at Mt Madden with Wendy, Daughter Sarah and Andy Frost.
- ph: 9838 0065
- mob: 0427 380065
Committee Member
Peter Roberts
One of the early members of the group, Peter is a Past President and is involved in the Finance subcommittee and liaises with sponsors. Peter has been a member of the Western Regional Barley Council and was recently elected to the GRDC Western Panel. Peter farms at Holt Rock with his wife Julie.
- ph: 9838 9060
- mob: 0428 389060
Subcommittees
Governance
A Fowler (chair), L Mickel, C Reichstein, S Tilbrook, G Walker
The main responsibilities are: compliance, OHS, SEPWA structure, EO and board review
Trials
A Heinrich (chair), S Ellis, D Fetherstonhaugh, S Redman G Walker, Brendan Nicholas, N Metz
The Trials Sub committee along with the Trials officer is responsible for determining the location of trials, sources of seed, maintenance of the weigh trailer and developing ideas for new trials.
Events
L Mickel (chair), P Carmody, S Tilbrook, C Reichstein, G Walker
The Events Sub committee is responsible for providing ideas and support for events such as Harvest Debrief, Annual General Meeting, Annual Grain Growers' Dinner, sponsors' hospitality evenings, tours, EDRS and other local field days.
Ladies
Sharon Barber, Gibson (chair, ) Terina Burnett , Sally Cox, Jacinta Falconer, Marie Fowler, Kelly Guest, Tracey Schlink, Serena Shaddick, Trish Timms, Tamara Virgo, Gemma Walker and Anne Whiting
The charter of the Ladies' Sub committee is to encourage women to network and to gain an understanding and to further build on their knowledge and role within the farming business to ensure the future sustainability of their business.
(L-R top): Patricia Timms (Landmark), Tamara Virgo (Elders), Anne Whiting (Munglinup), Sharon Barber (Gibson, Chair), Terina Burnett (CBH), Gemma Walker (SEPWA), Serena Shaddick (Esperance)
(L-R bottom): Tracey Schlink (Condingup), Kelly Guest (SEPWA), Sally Cox (Neridup)
Absent: Marie Fowler (Condingup) and Jacinta Falconer (Grain Pool)
Finance
W Walter, P Roberts, A Fowler, C Reichstein, G Walker, J Clawson
Young Growers
L Mickel (chair), S Redman, G Curnow and G Walker
The Young Growers' Sub committee is responsible for providing ideas and feedback on events targeted at young growers.