Grower Elected Board Members

Bruno Brombal (Chairman) - Winegrape grower

Robert Bellato (Deputy Chair) - Winegrape grower

Tony Baggio - Winegrape grower

Lou Dal Nevo - Winegrape grower

(vacant position)


Members Appointed by the Board

Eric Berton - Winegrape grower

Bruno Altin - Winegrape grower


Management Structure

 

The Board consists of seven members, five of whom are elected by winegrape growers and two appointed by the Board.

 

Elected and appointed members serve a term of three years.  The date of expiry of the term of appointment of the current elected members is 2 February 2013, appointed members 2 February 2014.

 


Chief Executive Officer

The Board employs a full time Chief Executive Officer to undertake duties as instructed by the Board and to ensure compliance of the Board in accordance with Statutory Obligations.

The current Chief Executive Officer of the Board since June 2000 is Mr Brian A Simpson B.Bus (Ag. Comm.)  bsimpson(at)wgmb.net.au

 


Industry Development Officer

The role of the position is to actively represent the regions interests in research, development and extension issues at Local, State and Federal forums. The IDO also undertakes a high degree of grower liaison including field and laboratory work on projects for the industry.

The Board's Industry Development Officer is Kristy Bartrop (BAppSc (Food Science), MMgt)

  kbartrop(at)wgmb.net.au


Technical Officer

The Technical Officer's role is primarily to support the Industry Development Officer.

 

The Board's Technical Officer is James Codemo. James is currently undertakeing external studies in viticultural at Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga.   jcodemo(at)wgmb.net.au



Office Manager

The Office Manager manages the winegrape grower payments in accordance with the Statutory Terms and Conditions of Payments. The position also manages all accounts and ensures the effective operation of the Board premises.

 

The current Office Manager is Sheree Collins

  scollins(at)wgmb.net.au