I have invested a lifetime in the South Burnett community.

I could not think of anywhere else that I would want to live. My wife Marion and I just love where we live!

But it’s more than just being happy living in the South Burnett.

I have a simple philosophy that each one of us has been placed on this earth for a good reason. It’s not about how long you live; rather it’s about how you live. No one person is greater than the other. 

Family and providing for your family comes first, then doing something to help build your community is a high priority.

I have had a lifetime of involvement in my Church and from the time I can remember have been involved in Church committees. At one stage I served on the State Committees for Youth and Aged Care. This was a great grounding for the community positions I would later hold.

Current Community Involvement

• Councillor – Kingaroy Shire Council (KSC) – since 1999

 
• Member – Sustainable Economic Development Committee  KSC – 9 years

 
• Member – Enterprise Bargaining Committee KSC – 9 years

 
• Member – Workplace Health and Safety Committee KSC – 9 years

 
• Current Member and former President – Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. – 10 years in total and 2 years as President

 
• Member and Treasurer – St John’s Lutheran Primary School - 4 years

 
• President – Kingaroy and District Meals on Wheels - 2 years

 
• Member – Sub-Committee for Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen Cultural and Conference Centre - 2 years

 
• Member and Past Chairman – St John’s Lutheran Church Kingaroy

• Member – South Queensland Institute of TAFE Board of Management – 3 years

 
• Member – Kingaroy Rotary Club – 2 years

 
• Member – Centacare South Burnett – 3 years

 
• Member – Wide Bay Burnett Area Consultative Committee – 3 years

 
• President and Member – Parent and Citizens Association Kingaroy State High School – 6 years of which 3 years as P and C President

 
• President and Member – Orana Homes for the Aged – 21 years

 
• Member – St Aubyn's Community Hospital (South Burnett Community Hospital)  – 25 years

 
• Secretary – Burnett District Council Queensland Grain Growers Association – 10 years