The Liebe Group Board

The Liebe Group is governed by a central board consisting of 9 local growers from the Dalwallinu, Coorow, Wongan-Ballidu and Perenjori shires. The board meets on a monthly basis with exception of seeding and harvest times to discuss the strategic direction and management of the Group. The Liebe Group sub-committees operate on a more operational level and provides the board with researched recommendations.

The members of the Board are:​

• Brad McIlroy (Chair)

• Rebecca Wallis (Vice Chair)

• Sophie Carlshausen (Treasurer)

• Katrina Venticinque (Secretary)

• Blayn Carlshausen

• Dylan Hirsh

• Gavin Carter

• Ross Fitzsimons

• Boyd Carter

• Alex Keamy

• Wendy Sawyer

employment advisory committee

The Employment Advisory Committee appoints, appraises and provides guidance to the Executive Officer in regards to the Human Resources in the group. This committee meets at least once per year.

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The members of the EAC are:

• Blayn Carlshausen

• Wendy Sawyer

• Brad McIlroy

• Alex Keamy

• Katrina Venticinque 

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The research and development (R&D) committee seek, bring forward and discuss the research and validation opportunities available to the Group and then prioritise and determine the research program the Group should undertake. This includes the trial programs for the Main Trial Site (MTS), Satellite trials and farmer demonstrations as well as funding ideas. The committee meets 3-4 times a year and provides valuable support for the R&D Coordinator.

The members of the R&D Committee are:

• Dylan Hirsch (R&D Chairperson)

• Gavin Carter

• Daniel Birch

• Boyd Carter

• Steve Sawyer

• Angus McAlpine

• Rob Nankivell

• Ty Henning

• Peter Borstel

• Lois Kowald

• Rowan McCreery

• Matthew Hyde

• Casey Shaw

• Tristan Clarke

• Sam Reynolds

• Katrina Venticinque

• Alicia Hudson

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee oversee and review the Liebe Group budget and finances. They provide the treasurer with support and bring mixed skills to the Group in order for the finances to be managed efficiently and effectively.

The members of the Finance Committee are:

• Wendy Sawyer (Finance Chairperson)

• Blayn Carlshausen

• Sophie Carlshausen

• Brad McIlroy

• Ross Fitzsimons

• Georgina Day

• Katrina Venticinque

women's committee

The Women’s Committee hosts an annual Women’s Field Day aimed at ‘Building the management capacity of women to make a difference to their family, farm business and the agriculture industry.’ The event has built a sturdy reputation over the years and is now recognised as one of the premier women’s events in the state. The field day attracts over 150 women to Dalwallinu, from far and wide on an annual basis. The committee also instigates specific business management courses to be run by the Liebe Group. An example of these include: financial management course, community capacity building, succession planning and more.

The members for the Women’s Committee are:

• Jen Birch (Women's Chairperson)

• Narelle Dodd

• Jane Hyde

• Kirsty Carter

• Kelly Carter

• Leanne Sawyer

• Tracey McAlpine

• Rebecca McGregor

• Cathy Northover

• Danielle McNamee

• Jess Humphry

• Katrina Venticinque

• Danielle Hipwell

• Alicia Hudson