Our Board
Cr David Thurley - Albury City Council
Chair, Region 1 - National President
The chair of Region 1 is Cr David Thurley, Albury City Council. Cr Thurley can be contacted on M: 0419 510 274.
Cr Thurley is originally from Tasmania where he graduated from the University of Tasmania with a BSc and began his career as a Research Scientist for Australian Newsprint Mills. Cr Thurley moved to Albury Wodonga in his thirties to work as the Technical Manager for the paper mill now owned by Norske Skog, where he attended meetings and conferences of the MDA as part of this role. In 1994 he established his environmental consultancy, specialising in water treatment.
Elected to Albury City Council in 2012, Cr Thurley is Chairman of the Finance and Administration Committee and the Council’s representative as Chairman of the Murray Darling Association, Region 1. In addition to his Council duties Cr Thurley is president of the Astronomical Society of Albury Wodonga and president of the Board of Age Concern. Outside Council you may find him riding, reading or devising fun science experiments for his 11 grandchildren.
Cr Geoff Dobson - Greater Shepparton City Council
Chair, Region 2
The chair of Region 2 is Cr Geoff Dobson, Greater Shepparton City Council. Cr Dobson can be contacted on 0434 932 103.
Cr Jason Modica - Mildura Rural City Council
Chair, Region 4
The chair of Region 4 is Cr Jason Modica from Mildura Rural City Council. Cr Modica can be contacted on 03 5018 8100.
Cr Andrew Kassebaum - Berri-Barmera Council
Chair, Region 5
Cr Melissa Rebbeck - Alexandrina Council
Chair, Region 6
The chair of Region 6 is Melissa Rebbeck from Alexandrina Council. Cr Rebbeck can be contacted on M: 0427 273 727
Cr Andrew Tilley - City of Mitcham
Chair, Region 7
The Chair of Region 7 is held in the interim by Cr Andrew Tilley from the City of Mitcham, Cr Tilley can be contacted on M: 0411 158 882
Cr Glen Andreazza - Griffith City Council
Chair, Region 9
The chair of Region 9 is Cr Glen Andreazza, or Griffith City Council. Cr Andreazza can be contacted on M: 1300 176 077.
Cr Phyllis Miller, Mayor - Forbes Shire Council
Chair, Region 10
The Chair of Region 10 is Mayor Phyllis Miller from the Forbes Shire Council. Mayor Miller can be contacted on M: 0417812657 .
Cr Craig Davies, Mayor Narromine Shire Council
Chair, Region 10A
The Chair of Region 10A is Mayor Craig Davies from Narromine Shire Council. Mayor Davies can be contacted on M: 0429 887 707
Cr Jamie Chaffey, Mayor - Gunnedah Shire Council
Chair, Region 11
The Chair of Region 11 Cr Jamie Chaffey, Mayor from Gunnedah Shire Council. Cr Chaffey can be contacted on M: 0467 402 412.
Cr Samantha O'Toole, Mayor - Balonne Shire Council
Chair, Region 12
The chair of Region 12 is Cr Samantha O'Toole, Mayor Balonne Shire Council. Mayor O'Toole can be contacted on M: 0428 887 100.
Pete George
Treasurer
Pete is Partner and Associate of M+S Group Accounting Pty Ltd and has been with the firm since 1990. With over 30 years experience in the field, he is a member of the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants and has a vast knowledge of taxation, GST, business structures, Self-Managed Super Funds, succession planning, general and specialist accounting. Prior to becoming an Accountant, Pete was a Systems Analyst and Computer Programmer, fluent in four languages. Pete is a current Professional Partner of XERO, MYOB, Intuit and Reckon products.
Pete brings his considerable skill and commitment to several not-for-profit boards, and is also an Angel Flight Pilot in his spare time.
As an accountant supporting farmers, families, and businesses across the Southern Connected Basin, Pete has a deep and personal commitment to ensuring that the resources of the Murray Darling Basin serve the needs of our communities and the natural environment for all generations yet to come.
