The CCV Executive & Staff
An interim Executive for CCV has been established to initiate and oversee the work of the network, as follows:
Executive
Interim Chairman: Tim Page-Walker (Chief Executive Officer, Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management)
CEO of Bellarine Bayside since 2002, Tim is a skilled corporate leader with extensive business, marketing and project management experience. Tim has a broad background of hospitality, tourism, community / volunteer engagement and asset management experience. Prior to Bellarine Bayside, Tim was the Business Development Manager of the National Trust Of Australia (Vic). He is currently furthering his knowledge with post grad studies in a Masters of Project Management. www.bellarinebayside.com.au
David Clarke (Chief Executive Officer, Great Ocean Road Coast Committee)
Commenced in October 2005. David leads and is responsible for all aspects of the organisation's operations, under the direction of the Committee. David is a skilled project manager, strategic planner, communicator and facilitator. He has an extensive background in working with communities on a range of industry, environment and planning projects. Prior to joining GORCC David worked as a self employed consultant for eight years. www.gorcc.com.au
Bob Jordan (General Manager, Barwon Coast)
General Manager of Barwon Coast since Feb 2000 with finance, admin and corporate governance experience. Thirty three years in Victorian urban water industry at Barwon Water including positions of Executive Manager Business Performance, Executive Manager Corporate Services, and Board Secretary. Strong supporter of Coastal Camping Victoria being a life member of similar body within the Victorian urban water industry (Institute of Water Administration). www.barwoncoast.com.au
Gary McPike (General Manager, Apollo Bay-Kennett River Public Reserves Committee of Management)
General Manager since Sept 2002. Gary overesees all aspects of the committees operations and has been responsible for significant growth in its business and capacity to complete projects, including major infrastructure works, in the past 7 years. Previously Gary was a local business proprietor for 22 years and also the co-ordinator of major events in the Apollo Bay area over a 12 year period. He also has expertience in Town & Country Planning, heavy machinery, & arboriculture. www.apollobayrecreationreserve.com
Rohan Sharp (Manager, Capel Sound Foreshore)
Manager since 2004, Rohan is a great networker with many fingers in many pies. Rohan leads a small team, is excellent at obtaining grants and delivering on the projects. He has excellent communication skills and and all-over manager. Prior to joining CSF he was running his own business in landscaping. http://capelsound.foreshore.net.au
Staff
Sonja van Oosten (Project Officer)
Sonja has a background in Project Management within membership organisations similar to CCV. She was previously responsible for coordinating training and development programs for caravan parks in her role as Industry Development Manager at the Caravan & Camping Industry Association (NSW). Sonja has also worked for high profile membership organisations such as the Toursim and Transport Forum (TTF Australia), and is currently a member of the Surf Coast Tourism Board.