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Introducing Tom Gorman  Tom grew up on a farm in regional NSW before studying engineering in Melbourne where he met his wife who is from Ballarat. In 2018 they moved to Ballarat where they are raising their young family. Tom loves exploring the old buildings and architecture around Ballarat, and by joining the BMI board hopes to

Introducing Charlotte King Charlotte is a researcher with the ABC’s Regional Investigations unit. She works in collaboration with regional and specialist reporters around the country to research, develop and produce original national stories, in the public interest, for programmes including Four Corners, Background Briefing and 7:30. Previously she worked as a news reporter in Mildura and Ballarat,

Edward has spent his entire life connected to Ballarat. Growing up in the nearby town of Ampitheatre and attending school in Ballarat, he understands the importance of connection to place as well as planning for the future. Originally qualified as a heavy diesel mechanic and employed within the mining industry for close to a decade, Edward

Introducing Jennifer Hudson Jennifer has a Diploma of Business in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration and has an extensive understanding of business operations and management. She brings over 10 years of service and experience as a Company Secretary and Director to the BMI Board. Jennifer enjoys being involved in the local community and is an

Introducing Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Board Member, Malcolm Roberts. Malcolm Roberts is Ballarat born and educated. He has had a varied business career in hospitality, corporate management and senior management where he was responsible for delivering high levels of customer service.  Malcolm has a firm commitment and passion for the Ballarat community and the region, supporting local

Cathy Drake is a commercial lawyer and a director of Nevetts Lawyers.  She has lived and worked in Ballarat for over 25 years, and in that time has been involved in a number of local community not for profit organisations as a board or committee member and as a volunteer.Cathy is also Public Oficer and

Mike Stephens, the founder of Meridian Agriculture, has almost forty years’ experience in directing, managing and advising small and medium sized agricultural businesses. He has developed and directed industry projects, and consulted extensively on succession and transition in business. Before establishing Meridian Agriculture Mike worked as farm manager and managed very large holdings. Mike holds a