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