I am a farmer at Lock and hold a Bachelor of Business and Diploma in Farm Management (Hons).  Currently I am a director of TPorts Pty Ltd and Agricultural Innovation Research Eyre Peninsula (AIREP).  Previously I have been Chair of the Farm Management Committee at Minnipa Agricultural Centre, Chair of Australian Graingrowers Cooperative, a member of the EP Drought Task Force and General Manager Farm Services, University of Adelaide Roseworthy Campus.  My interest in Local Government is one of local economic development that can contribute to the well being and improvement of local communities.  The TPorts grain storage development at Lock is an example of this.  I have an interest and experience in governance.  I undertake to fairly represent the views of ratepayers throughout the District Council of Elliston.