After a long career as a mining inspector in Kalgoorlie, I retired to Myalup where I built our home and where we moved in 2024. I've been involved with lots of different organizations in my lifetime and bring a broad experience and solid foundation in community group governance. I see it as very important work, to help community groups where I can. I've been involved with the Scouts when my boys signed up, and put up my hand to be President of the parent committee. When they joined Air Force Cadets I became a uniformed instructor, eventually becoming the Commanding Officer for 709 Squadron. With my wife Sandra I joined the Kalgoorlie Caledonian Society where I held the position of Secretary/Treasturer, standing up to the insurance company after an earthquake damaged our Hall, leading to a legal victory. Other organisations that I have been involved with include the Kalgoorlie Boulder Pistol Club, where I've held the positions of President, Secretary, and Treasurer, at various times. I joined Voices for Forrest because I like to contribute to making changes within the community, and use my analytical skills to solve problems.   

I moved to Australind in 2000 after 20 years in the Pilbara. I’ve always been involved in community groups, particularly in relation to those working to save & restore the natural environment. I’m a mother & grandmother, so I want our world to provide a secure future for them.