Chairman
Matthew Sussmilch
LL. B.
Matthew completed a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Canterbury, N.Z. in 1998 before emigrating to Victoria with his wife and their two young children. He is currently employed as a Solicitor with Harrison, Dobson and Cottrill in Benalla.
Prior to commencing his legal studies in 1994, Matthew was employed in the maritime industry.
Matthew enjoys a wide variety of leisure interests including family orientated activities and getting out and discovering Victoria.
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Vice President
Graeme Budd
B.Education
Graeme has retired from the Education Department after 42 years. His last 14 years were spent as Principal of Benalla East Primary School.
During 2003-04 Graeme was President of the Rotary Club of Benalla and in 2004 he was Captain of Benalla Golf Club.
Graeme is married to Joy and has two children and three grandchildren. He enjoys golfing, skiing and community activities.
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Vice President
Anthony Putt
FAICD
Anthony has been in the disability field for 10 years and is currently Chief Executive Officer of Central Access Ltd. He is a graduate with the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has also completed an Advanced Diploma in Disability. Anthony, is also completing a Bachelor of Applied Science degree majoring in Disability and Psychology.
Anthony is actively involved in the community representing a number of organisations in various capacities. Personal interests of camping, fishing and any sports captures the imagination without any prompting.
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Treasurer
Justin Finlayson
B.Com, C.A.
Following the completion of a Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University in
1999 Justin worked for the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers for three years where he completed his qualification as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Justin is currently employed as the Manager Finance & Administration with the Benalla Rural City Council.
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Alana Johnson
BA. BSW. VAFT(Clinical). MAICD
Alana is a registered Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist. She is a National and International rural consultant and a sessional university lecturer. Alana and her husband Rob Richardson have a beef cattle and farm forestry property at Lurg. Their sons Jock & Alistair attend university in Melbourne. Alana is a Director of the Victorian Women's Trust, the Goulburn Valley Grammar School and our local Tomorrow Today Community Foundation.
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Steven Leitl
MB BS FRACS, FRACS(Orth)
Steven is an Orthopaedic Surgical Consultant who was a Visiting Medical Officer to Wangaratta Base Hospital from 1979 to 2002 and to Benalla Hospital from 1989 to 1999. He is currently in part time practice performing assessments for injury cases for the Workcover bodies in Victoria and New South Wales. Steven is married to Cheryle and has two sons,two granddaughters and a grandson. He has lived in Wangaratta since 1979. He enjoys fishing and golf and in 2005/2006 was the captain of the Wangaratta Golf Club.
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Brendan Smith
B. Bus (Acc.), FPNA. CFP.
Brendan is a partner with local accounting practice Smith Dosser. He has over 30 years' experience in financial, taxation and management accounting. Brendan is also a certified financial planner, having specialised in strategic consulting and advising since 1999 with OzPlan Financial Services, a Victoria-wide company of which he is a founding director. Brendan has lived in Benalla since 1987. Apart from a range of community activities over the years, Brendan's personal interests include his wife and family, various sports and gardening.
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