Staff
Riverine Plains Inc employs a number of specialist staff to administer the group and assist the committee where required.
Catherine Marriott
Chief Executive Officer
Catherine is the group’s Chief Executive Officer. Catherine brings to the role a wealth of experience in building farmer member-based organisations, building partnerships and developing and managing research.
As inaugural CEO, Catherine will develop and deliver both a value driven strategic and an operating plan to ensure research, events and services are delivered which are relevant, increase profitability and deliver value for all members, partners and the organisation.
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Kate Coffey
Finance Officer
Kate provides financial and project management services for Riverine Plains. Kate has a background in farm budgeting and profitability, and has worked as an agricultural consultant in the Riverine Plains region. Kate has an interest in water use efficiency and whole farm economics.
Michelle Pardy
Communications Officer
Michelle is the editor of the Newsletter and Grower Bulletin. She also produces media releases and generates other written content for Riverine Plains Inc. Michelle has a background in grains extension and agricultural writing.
Fiona Hart
Chief Operating Officer
Fiona is the group’s Chief Operating Officer and enjoys working across all elements of the organisation. Fiona has a sound understanding of the membership and enjoys assisting the Committee to fulfil its strategic and governance roles while managing the day to day operations of the group.
Jane McInnes
Project Officer
As Project Officer, Jane works across a portfolio of research, development and extension projects, including the Australian Cool Farm Initiative and projects on managing subsoil acidity and soil health.
Jane has a background in surface water modelling and gully erosion research and brings strong mapping and computing skills to the team.
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