We live, work and have family within the rural communities we support, bringing first-hand experience and genuine understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities rural people face.
With backgrounds and professional expertise in financial services, agribusiness, psychology and communications, our staff provide comprehensive support specifically tailored to meet rural and regional needs.
Many team members have experience managing their own agricultural and small businesses, giving them invaluable insight and empathy when assisting our clients.
This combination of lived experience, professional skills and commitment to rural communities ensures our team delivers practical, compassionate and effective support.
Our Management and Leadership
Brett Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Clark
Operations & Business Development Manager
Mohit Ratra
Senior Accountant
Mon Saunders
Communications & Philanthropy Manager
Caroline Reichstein
Rural Financial Counsellor / Regional Coordinator
Julianne Fiebig
Rural Financial Counsellor / Regional Coordinator
Chris Fitzgerald
Rural Financial Counsellor / Regional Mentor
Libby Baldock
Rural Financial Counsellor / Regional Mentor
Financial Counsellors
Afton Kennedy
Rural Financial Counsellor
Austin Reid
Rural Financial Counsellor
Darren Longbottom
Rural Financial Counsellor
David Stanton
Rural Financial Counsellor
Dayna Rowett
Rural Financial Counsellor
Donna Charlton
Rural Financial Counsellor
Emily Hassell
Rural Financial Counsellor
Hayley May
Rural Financial Counsellor
Jacob Bockelberg
Rural Financial Counsellor
Kate Green
Rural Financial Counsellor
Lloyd Wright
Rural Financial Counsellor
Terry Sutton
Rural Financial Counsellor
Andrew Carver
Business Financial Counsellor
David ‘Freddy’ Freeman
Business Financial Counsellor
Kate Strachan
Business Financial Counsellor
Michelle Lo
Business Financial Counsellor
Paula Symonds
Business Financial Counsellor
Shaun Clarke
Business Financial Counsellor
Landowner Information Services Officers
Brett Klau
Landowner Information Service Officer
Sue-Ellen Cordon
Landowner Information Service Officer
Programs Support & Administration
Alana Lenart
Programs Support Officer
Brooke Cousins
Programs Support Officer
Cath Sarah
Programs Support Officer
Deb Schwartz
Publications & Digital Coordinator
Harry Phillips
Programs Support Officer
Laura Cook
Financial Capability Worker
Leonie Thomson
Board Secretary
Lisel How
Programs Support Officer
Sal Connell
People & Culture Project Manager
Vanessa Lie
Accountant

