The North Central Catchment Management Authority's key role is to provide leadership, coordination and integration of sustainable natural resource management for the benefit of our rivers and the
communities that depend on them.

Our Board leverages their diverse business and industry skills to determine our strategic direction
and to monitor the successful realisation of these benefits.

Their responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Set the strategic direction of the organisation
• Establish our vision and direction for integrated natural resource management
• Set down our priorities and evaluate our results
• Monitor the external and internal environment
• Approve and monitor the financial performance of the organisation

Board Members

Geoff Williams, Chair (Tyntynder) Geoff brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the North Central CMA, having been extensively involved in water issues and community engagement over the past 15 years. This includes three years as Chair of the Torrumbarry Reconfiguration and Asset Modernisation Strategy and six years as Chair of Goulburn-Murray Water's Torrumbarry Water Services Committee.	Geoff Williams
Jenny Williams, Deputy Chair (Echuca) Jenny holds qualifications in secondary teaching. Jenny is Director/Bookseller at Tangled Garden Bookshop and is employed part-time as a school teacher. Jenny has been a Board member since 2006.	Jenny Willimas
Jane Holt (St Arnaud) Jane holds qualifications in applied science (including winemaking), and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Jane is employed part-time as a viticulturalist, winemaker and manager at Berrys Bridge Vineyard & Winery and is a self-employed bookkeeper. Jane has been a Board member since 2006.	Jane Holt
John Learmonth (Gisborne) John has extensive experience in land, waterway, and natural resources management, primary industry and economics. John is self-employed as managing partner of Mt Gisborne Cherries and is a new appointee to the Board. He would like to see the North Central CMA continue to take account of climate change in managing our natural resources sustainably for all sectors of our communities.	John Learmonth
Jock Leishman (Ullina) Jock has been a self-employed owner/operator of his family farm for 35 years, consisting of large-scale wool production, meat production, agro forestry, seed and cereal grain production. Jock has extensive experience in land and natural resources management and primary industry. Jock has been a Board member since 2006.	Jock Leishman
Melanie McCarthy (Bendigo) Melanie holds qualifications in the arts, engineering and a Masters in engineering science (industry management) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Melanie is the Manager at AGD Operations Pty Ltd and has extensive experience in land, environment and natural resources management, primary industry as well as strategic and business planning. She manages land near Bendigo, where she is committed to sustainable practices and environmental improvement. Melanie has a strong interest in preserving and protecting the natural environment for future generations, and considers that the North Central CMA plays a pivotal role in doing this. She is a new appointee to the Board.	Melanie McCarthy
Stuart McLean (Wycheproof) Stuart has been a farmer in this region for more than 40 years and is a Buloke Shire Councillor. Stuart has experience in land, waterway and natural resources management, primary industry, business planning and financial management. Stuart has been a Board member since 2000.	Stuart McLean
Don Naunton (Bendigo) Don holds qualifications in agricultural science and is an agricultural consultant. Don has extensive experience in land and water resources management, water industry and primary industry. Don is a new appointee to the Board.	Don Naunton
Christine Brooke (Pyramid Hill) Christine has extensive experience in land and water resources management and primary industry. Christine is self-employed, running her own irrigation farming enterprise, and is the Mayor of Loddon Shire. Christine is a new appointee to the Board and looks forward to being involved in policy-making and setting the direction of the North Central CMA during her term. She is particularly interested in improving communication with the community and partner agencies.	Christine Brooke