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Members of the Board are appointed by the Minister, and have the necessary administrative, managerial, financial, environmental, legal, marketing, sporting and tourism skills to run the Resorts competently. The Board consists of anywhere between three to seven people, who are appointed for a three year period and are eligible to be re-appointed.
The current board was appointed on 30 April 2010 and consists of the following members:
Jennifer Hutchison - Chairman Jennifer was the Deputy Chairperson of Lake Mountain Alpine Resort Management Board. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) and a Diploma of Education. Her strengths lie in marketing, finance and governance, relationships, community engagement, industry and product development. Previous roles have included Chairman at the Australian Regional Tourism Network and Chief Executive Officer of Yarra Valley and The Dandenong's Marketing. She has also had strong community involvement in the not-for-profit sector. Ms Hutchison has a Bachelor of Arts (Economics).
Dean Belle - Deputy Chairman With over 20 years of experience operating businesses and working in Alpine Resorts including Thredbo, Mt Buffalo and Mt Buller, Dean Belle brings a range of important skills and experience to this board. Dean has a business in Mansfield (The Mansfield Regional Produce Store), is a Shire Councillor, operates a small business consultancy and is a judge for the Victorian Tourism Awards. His tourism, hospitality and marketing experience, including two years as Assistant Manager for Buller Ski Lifts, along with an ongoing commitment to Mt Buller/Mt Stirling and the region is an asset to the board.
Bryce Moore Bryce is part owner and a director of Moremac Property Group. Bryce has extensive property industry and management experience in the private and Government sectors. Prior to commencing his current business Bryce was Chief Operating Officer of Delfin Lend Lease and prior to that he was employed by the Victorian Government's Urban and Regional Land Corporation (now Vicurban). He brings with him to Mt Buller and Mt Stirling extensive experience working at senior management level in a government trading business and a strong understanding of the workings of Government
Bryce is a Division Councillor of Property Council of Australia (Victorian Division) and also brings extensive property, planning and development experience to the Board.
Bryce and his family are all keen skiers, he is a member and former director of Merrijig Ski Club.
W Richard Brooks Richard has had diverse experience within the industry and commerce sector. He is currently the Managing Director of Tyne Solutions Pty Ltd, a provider of business and association management services. A keen Mt Buller skier, Richard is currently the President of the Ski Club of Victoria.
Lea Corbett B.SW, MPP Lea is a management consultant and has extensive experience in governance, public policy, strategic planning and organisational change. She brings a background of more than thirteen years experience in senior management roles in Commonwealth and State governments where she has specialised in the areas of infrastructure, natural resources and regional development. Prior to resuming consultancy at the end of 2008 Lea was Executive Director, Infrastructure with Regional Development Victoria. She currently Chairs the ARMB's Remuneration Committee. Lea and her family enjoy Victoria's magnificent alpine environment year round - as keen skiers and bushwalkers both here and abroad.
Kathryn Brooks Kathryn is a social research specialist and has a background in corporate affairs, marketing and business management. She has a wide range of experience in consulting to a range of stakeholders and has expertise in research analysis, strategic planning, network analysis and project management. Her specialisation is in social impact assessment, community networks and capacity, and government and community interactions. She is the Director of KAL Analysis and holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the Australian National University. Dr Brooks has a Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Sociology and a PhD (Sociology).
Michael Harding Michael is an artist, business owner and teacher and has previously had roles in Aboriginal oral history, heritage, cultural heritage and education. He has had a number of leadership roles and is currently the Deputy Chairperson of the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council and also a board member of Native Title Services Victoria Board and Land Justice Group. He is a part-time art teacher at Monash University (Gippsland campus) and holds an Associate Diploma of Arts in Aboriginal Studies and an Advanced Certificate in Archaeological Site Management. Mr Harding has an Associate Diploma of Arts (Aboriginal Studies). Mick is the first traditional owner to be appointed to a Resort Management Board.
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