Our Board
OUR PEOPLE
RDA Murray is a non-profit community based organisation.
We are led by our Board, comprising 8 directors from across the Murray region. They represent our local communities, businesses, and local government in the management of our organisation. The RDA Murray Board consists of individuals with broad and diverse skills which supports the good management of the organisation.
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS
Mary Hoodless
Chair
Mary Hoodless is a dedicated rural enthusiast whose hands-on involvement exemplifies her deep-rooted commitment to the well-being and prosperity of rural life.
Geoff Lowe
Deputy Chair
Geoff has extensive experience in the automotive industry, compliance, finance and accounting, marketing, and business management.
Ben Foley
Board Member
For over 15 years, Ben Foley has built extensive networks throughout the Murray & Riverina regions of NSW. He has extensive governance, stakeholder-management, sales, marketing, financial management and strategic planning experience.
Brian Millar
Board Member
Brian brings significant educational leadership experience in both the Vocational Education and Training and the Higher Education Sectors to our business line.
Rachael Williams
Board Member
Rachael Williams runs a mixed farming enterprise bordered by the Ivanhoe road to the west and the Murrumbidgee River to the east alongside her husband
Lynnette O'Reilly
Board Member
Lynnette has a passion for the regions and has extensive experience in working collaboratively across communities, government and business.
Alexandra Anthony
Board Member
Alex is an experienced leader with a long history of working in the rural sector, including farming with her family in the western Murray valley of NSW.
Murray Scholz
Board Member
Murray Scholz is the owner and manager of a progressive and innovative agriculture business producing grain, oilseeds, beef, and lamb in the eastern Riverina.