Scott is the founder and "imagineer" of arguably the largest suite of boutique regional agencies - Jack in the box, EUSO Digital, bureau42 and Clever Octopus - in Western Australia. He has enjoyed remarkable success gaining a number of awards and is the first three-time winner of the Business News '40 Under 40' group which recognises talented and emerging entrepreneurs. With connections throughout the creative industries as well as a history across a number of community and philanthropic activities, Scott is also a Board Member of the ECU South West Campus Advisory Board.

Kate is currently working in Circular Economy planning with the Australian Government, having previously worked for the Bunbury Harvey Regional Council. She is passionate about progressing the circular economy, having a background as a Waste Education Coordinator and having worked as Landcare Facilitator and Natural Resource Management Officer. She has experience in community engagement, delivering government programs, grant writing, events and project management. Kate has a Master of Science in Environment and Development from the University of Edinburgh.

​Peter is an engineer and Senior Project Manager with the Water Corporation delivering a number of multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects. He was executive manager of Aqwest and worked with Westrail, delivering rail lines to the Wheatbelt. Peter is a Councillor with the Shire of Capel and member of the Preston River to Ocean and Leschenault Regional Parks Advisory Committee. Other community engagement includes membership of the ECU Advisory Committee and experience working with the Regional Roads Committee SW. Peter was founding President of Dalyellup Surf Life Saving Club for 12 years. RDA work appeals to Peter who has previously served on the committee and returns for another stint.

Cis works for the WA Department Training and Workforce Development as Aboriginal Senior Engagement Officer at the Jobs and Skills Centre, Southern Regional TAFE. She has experience with the Regional Aboriginal Education Council of WA and was the Chair of the Aboriginal Participation Advisory Group, a body designed to Advise Main Roads and SW Gateway Alliance on Aboriginal participation in the Bunbury Outer Ring Road project. She has also served on the Board of Newton Moore Senior High School and on the Goomburrup Aboriginal Corporation Board. Cis’s extensive stakeholder relationships vary from employers, government departments, community service providers, job seekers, students and sporting clubs. Her focus is to improve community services and assist to address barriers which may be holding people back.

With more than 19 years’ experience in the tourism industry, Catrin is the Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s South West, one of Western Australia’s five Regional Tourism Organisations. Catrin’s industry representation includes Board Member of the South West Development Commission, and significant involvement in key industry project areas such as product development, aviation and trails marketing as well as various collaborations with industry stakeholders in developing partnerships to increase co-operation and reduce duplication in destination management. Catrin holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Management and Business Administration and a Masters in Planning and Environment.

Brant is the current CEO of Bunbury Geographe Economic Alliance, a for-purpose Organisation which works with its industry and local Government members to promote and attract economic development to the Region. Prior to this role he spent more than 20 years in the mining and mineral processing industries within the Region and overseas. This included a range of senior roles managing teams in the areas of environment, safety, community and Government relations, new mine development, and technical services. Outside of work he is an active member of several local sporting clubs. He has built a considerable business and community network in the South West, and has a passion for seeing the region grow sustainably to be the region of choice for business and liveability.

Director of Regional Development

Charles is the organisation's Director of Regional Development and holds a non-voting position on the committee as Secretary. He read for an honours degree in applied social science at Leicester University, and gained qualifications in regional development from UWA. He has worked in the field since 2006, taking a new direction after 21 years as a journalist, print editor and managing editor when he was nominated for a Premier's Award for Services to Indigenous people. A JP, Charles has completed a post graduate Masters degree in Planning and Environment through RMIT. He sits on various economic development groups and is an Associate Fellow in the Australian Institute of Management. He is a Director of the SEGRA Foundation, and was formerly Chair of the South West Academy of Sport, Chair of Manea Senior College and sat on the SW Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre Advisory Board.

Projects Officer

Vickie’s current role includes supporting RDASW’s various projects, events management and managing the office’s administration functions. With a background in marketing, she also takes care of the RDA South West’s website, social media and communications. She brings experience from small business in various industries, and also runs a small business together with her husband. Vickie has a Bachelor of Commerce, a Post Grad Diploma in Human Resources and a certificate in OH&S.

Data and Special Projects Analyst

Carol holds the position as the Data and Special Projects Analyst for RDASW. In this role, she provides RDASW stakeholders with current economic data to facilitate efficient and timely decision-making. With her background in commercial real estate, specifically in accommodation assets, Carol holds a particular passion for the tourism industry. Additionally, she has gained recent experience in both local government and international student education. Carol earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.