Current and Previous Board Members and Staff
Board members are elected for a period of 2 years at the Annual General Meeting each year.
2016-2017 (elected at AGM 21 September 2016)
| Role | Incumbent | Member Business | Retirement Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Deborah Benhayon | db business by design | AGM 2017 | |
| Joint Vice President | Andrew Gordon | R Gordon Real Estate | AGM 2017 | Casual, replacing R. Jenkins |
| Joint Vice President, Joint Events Chair | Ellen Kronen | Leumesin Design | AGM 2017 | |
| Secretary | Patrick Healey | NORPA | AGM 2018 | |
| Treasurer | Rebecca Lane | WCA Accountants | AGM 2018 | |
| LBP & CitySafe Representative | Chris Knight | Thai Satay Hut | AGM 2018 | |
| Joint Events Chair | Jen Berger | Southern Cross Credit Union | AGM 2017 | |
| Membership Chair | Sarah Smith | Lismore Toyota | AGM 2018 | |
| Board Member | Jennifer Joy | Wrightway Products | AGM 2017 | Casual, replacing N. Casson |
| Board Member | Rob Walker | Lismore Shopping Square (McConaghy Retail) | AGM 2017 | Casual, replacing P. Murphy |
| Nancy Casson | Workforce Skills and Training | Resigned March 2017 | ||
| Paul Murphy | Advice Plus Financial Solutions | Resigned February 2017 | ||
| Rodney Jenkins | Green Coast Buyers | Resigned December 2016 |
2015-2016 (elected at AGM 30 September 2015)
| Role | Incumbent | Member Business | Retirement Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Andrew Gordon | R Gordon Real Estate | AGM 2016 | |
| Vice Chair | Rodney Jenkins | Lismore Property Managers | AGM 2017 | |
| Vice Chair | Paul Murphy | Advice Plus Financial Solutions | AGM 2017 | |
| Secretary | Art Beavis | Silvertemp | AGM 2016 | |
| Treasurer | Rebecca Lane | WCA Accountants | AGM 2016 | |
| LBP & CitySafe Representative | Chris Knight | Thai Satay Hut | AGM 2016 | |
| Membership Chair | Ellen Kronen | Leumesin Design | AGM 2017 | |
| Events Chair | Nancy Casson | Workforce Skills and Training | AGM 2017 | |
| Board Member | Deborah Benheyon | Inner Designs | AGM 2017 | |
| Board Member | Jen Berger | Southern Cross Credit Union | AGM 2017 |
2014-2015 (elected at AGM 1 October 2014)
| Role | Incumbent | Member Business | Retirement Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Ellen Kronen | Leumesin Design | AGM 2015 | |
| Vice President | Andrew Gordon | R Gordon Real Estate | AGM 2016 | |
| Vice President | Rodney Jenkins | Property Profesionals Australia | AGM 2015 | |
| Secretary | Art Beavis | Silvertemp | AGM 2016 | |
| Treasurer | Rebecca Lane | WCA Accountants | AGM 2016 | |
| Board Member | Lauren Bossler | Commonwealth Bank | AGM 2015 | |
| Board Member | Chris Knight | Thai Satay Hut | AGM 2016 | |
| Board Member | Nancy Casson | Macquarie First Aid | AGM 2015 | |
| Board Member | Craig Stone | SCU Representative | N/a | |
| Board Member | Renee Moehead | Venue Manager, City Hall | N/a | Resigned December 2014 |
2013-2014 (elected at AGM 5 November 2013)
| Role | Incumbent | Member Business | Retirement Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Art Beavis | Silvertemp | AGM 2014 | |
| Vice President | Rodney Jenkins | Property Professionals Australia | AGM 2015 | |
| Vice President | Ellen Kronen | Leumesin Design | AGM 2015 | |
| Secretary | Lauren Bossler | Commonwealth Bank | AGM 2015 | |
| Treasurer | Andrew Stevens | Crowe Horwath | AGM 2014 | |
| Board Member | Chris Knight | Thai Satay Hut | AGM 2014 | |
| Board Member | Nancy Casson | St John First Aid | AGM 2015 | |
| Board Member | Craig Stone | SCU Representative | N/a | |
| Board Member | Andrew Gordon | R Gordon Real Estate | AGM 2014 | Casual, replacing N. Rumble |
| Board Member | Renee Moehead | Venue Manager, City Hall | AGM 2014 | Casual, replacing B. Tainsch |
| Secretary | Bev Tainsch | Magella Rose | N/a | Resigned Feb 2014 |
| Board Member | Nigel Rumble | NAB | N/a | Resigned April 2014 |
2012-2013 (elected at AGM 5 September 2012)
| Role | Incumbent | Member Business | Retirement Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | David Martin | Instyle Sleep Centre | AGM 2013 |
| Vice President | Art Beavis | Silvertemp | AGM 2014 |
| Treasurer | Andrew Stevens | Crowe Horwath | AGM 2014 |
| Secretary | Bev Tainsch | Magella Rose | AGM 2014 |
| Board Member | Nancy Casson | St John First Aid | AGM 2013 |
| Board Member | Nigel Rumble | NAB | AGM 2014 |
| Board Member | Kim Vincent | EnviTE | AGM 2013 |
| Board Member | Chris Knight | Thai Satay Hut | AGM 2014 |
| Board Member | Craig Stone | SCU Representative | N/a |
2011-2012 (elected at AGM 7 September 2011 )
| Role | Incumbent | Member Business | Retirement Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | David Martin | Instyle Sleep Centre | AGM 2013 |
| Vice President | Jon Paterson | The New Camera House | AGM 2012 |
| Treasurer | Jeff Skinner | Rochedale Accounting | AGM 2012 |
| Secretary | ChrisThompson (Graeme Hargreaves ) | Northern Rivers BEC (Graham Hargreaves Int'l Pty Ltd) | AGM 2013 |
| Board Member | Art Beavis | Silvertemp | AGM 2012 |
| Board Member | Jim Pryce | ? | AGM 2013 |
| Board Member | Kim Vincent | Summerland Credit Union | AGM 2013 |
| Board Member | Kaylene Hopf | Harvey World Travel | AGM 2012 |
| Board Member | Craig Stone | SCU representative | N/a |
| ex-Officio | Mark Batten | Lismore City Council | AGM 2012 |
2010-2011 (elected at AGM 2010)
Note: complete information about the Board members from this date isn’t readily available. This information is gathered from AGM 2011 meeting minutes which acknowledge retiring members.
| Role | Incumbent | Member Business | Retirement Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | |||
| Vice President | Jon Paterson | The New Camera House | AGM 2012 |
| Secretary | Kaylene Hopf | Harvey World Travel | AGM 2012 |
| Treasurer | Jeff Skinner | ? | AGM 2012 |
| Board Member | Art Beavis | Silvertemp | AGM 2012 |
| Board Member | Tania von der Heidt | SCU representative | AGM 2012 |
| ex-Officio | Mark Batten | Lismore City Council | AGM 2012 |
Chamber Staff
| 2012 | Current | Executive Officer | Elise Taylor |