Meet the commitee

David Leslie

Executive Officer

David has been with BCAL for three years, bringing extensive leadership experience from his 17 years as a Catholic school principal. Passionate about education, he works closely with the Board and staff to deliver impactful programs. A VIT-registered teacher, he holds multiple qualifications in education and leadership.

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Diana Holmberg

Vice President

Graeme Charles

President

Graeme brings extensive leadership and governance experience, having served as Executive Officer of the Co-operative Federation of Victoria and as a Director of the Community Energy Co-operative and North East Telecommunications Co-operative.

A qualified accountant and former rural financial counsellor, he successfully established his own accountancy practice and has strong strategic and financial management expertise. A qualified teacher and adult educator, Graeme is a people-focused leader with a long history of community involvement, including founding and chairing Save Skeleton Hill Inc. and the Henry Handel Richardson Society of Australia.

Tim Herring

Treasurer

Tim is an experienced finance and governance professional with over 20 years in executive and board roles. Currently Treasurer of BCAL and Marketing Director of OAK Telecom, he was previously CEO and Finance Director of SmartTrans, a listed technology company, and played a key role in launching Telstra’s GSM network on time and within budget. With extensive board experience, including 16 years with the Telecommunications Society of Australia and 12 years as Treasurer of Peninsula Cat Rescue, Tim brings strong financial, analytical, and strategic expertise to the organisation.

Claudine Evans

Staff Representative

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Caitlin Hender

Board Member

Peter Jones

South Coast FM

Tom Gordon

U3A