Director...Norm McCrea

EXPERIENCE AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE MOHAIR INDUSTRY:

Norm and his wife, Jean currently run 200 breeding angora does and 500 merino ewes on their property at The Gap, Wagga Wagga NSW. Norm started in the industry in the early 80's and over the years has witnessed the huge advancements made in both the quality of fleeces and the quantity of production nationally. Norm believes strongly that the focus and future of the angora industry is in the production of quality mohair and for the producers to "reap the reqards of their efforts" Norm has recently retired from full-time work and now plans to devote moe time to contribute to the promotion and marketing of mohair.

 

Director...Juliana Neve

EXPERIENCE AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE MOHAIR INDUSTRY:

“My husband and I run Koorana Angora Stud situated in Monteagle, 13 kms north of Young NSW. Koorana started breeding angoras in Western Australia in 1985 and moved to NSW in October 2006. We arrived with 560 goats and are currently running 1100 stud and commercial animals. Prior to leaving WA I held the position of President of WA Division of Mohair Australia. I have always worked to promote the mohair industry and held 3 major industry days, one of which was the MLA “Going Into Goats” Launch in August 2006. All three involved working together with breeders and agribusinesses equivalent to the Mohair Expo held 20th May 2009. I believe it is most important that our Australian Mohair and Industry is promoted and supported by Australian Mohair brokers. AMMO is continually striving to achieve the best possible mohair returns for their growers. As a mohair grower whose sole income is from mohair production, I will continue to work towards the advancement of our industry here in Australia.

Director...Edward Rogister

EXPERIENCE AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE MOHAIR INDUSTRY:

I was introduced to angoras in 1979 and have been running them ever since. I learned to shear the goats myself and still shear them today. My wife, Janice was one of the original workers at the National Mohair Pool in Albany where she assisted with the classing and she is still a very good mohair classer. I am a fully qualified wool classer and also run a superfine merino flock. I have been retired from my own business some four years, which was a distribution outlet for interior linings for domestic and commercial projects and the sale of building products where I employed five staff and up to twenty contractors. Having an annual turnover of 3.5 million dollars. I am currently a member of WA Farmers Federation as Senior Vice President of Wool in Western Australia. I am also on a committee for Bio-security in Western Australia and I am still very interested in helping rural enterprises such as AMMO Ltd and I am sure that with my expertise I can continue to assist in the decision making process with the management team to ensure we have a well run organisation.

Director...Mandy Statham

EXPERIENCE AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE MOHAIR INDUSTRY:

- I have had a life-long interest in agricultural production and a firm belief in producers having a competent understanding of the processes from paddock to garment or product
- I have been breeding Angoras for the past 26 years
? I operate the highly successful Willow Glen Angoras, which currently has about 55 breeding does and is run in conjunction with West Wyalong High
- I am an Agricultural Science teacher of long standing (NSW DET) with experience and conviction in encouraging and promoting agricultural and mohair youth
- My interest in natural fibres was initiated at a young age whilst dabbling in handicrafts and was further cemented in my role as professional wool classer.
It is my belief that the future viability of the Australian mohair industry depends largely upon expansion of quality mohair production through attracting more and younger producers into the fold. It is imperative that this has to be coupled with a strong, effectual and cost operative Australian mohair marketing system. If grower returns are to be maximised, the AMMO Board must remain pre-emptive, innovative and hands-on in undertaking the challenges of responsible marketing of Australian mohair. If elected it is my intention to work with, and maintain, as well as contribute to the strengths of those already elected.

Our Board of Directors...

The board consists of a maximum of 9 directors who are all mohair producers. They are each elected for a three year term, by the members of the Organisation by postal ballot prior to the Annual General Meeting.
The Board has the responsibility to guide and monitor the business and the affairs of the Company on behalf of the members.
The Board is concerned with the setting of the strategic directions and maintaining ethical standards, whilst ensuring compliance with all government legislation and regulations. They are also concerned with policy development and planning for, and controlling A.M.M.O.Ltd..

The board delegates the day to day management of the company to its Manager and Officers of the company. The Board has ensured procedures are in place which are designed to safeguard the Company's assets and interests.

 

Chairperson...Brett Grant

EXPERIENCE AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE MOHAIR INDUSTRY:

“I currently run a commercial and small stud flock at Borambola near Tarcutta of approximately 1000 angora goatst, predominately does. My mother, Merle, and I started running the goat enterprise in the late 1970’s. Our aim is to manage our beeding to produce finer mohair whilst increasing the density of the fleeces.
Over the last two years we have concentrated on our goats with some cropping also continued on the property.

Because fibre production is the basis of the Angora industry, we need to increase production, and maintain our commercial marketplace and concentrate on this aspect into the future.

 

Director...Peter Simpson

EXPERIENCE AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE MOHAIR INDUSTRY:

I diversified into angora goats in 1985, running them in conjunction with my sheep and cattle enterprises. The early goats were wethers used for weed control, however I established a small stud in 1986. I currently run angoras and am also employed as a teacher with NSW Dept of Education. I believe that a very efficient and cost effective marketing system is essential for the viability of the mohair industry.

I have served on the AMMO Board now for two terms, and look forward to working with the other directors and AMMO management to promote and market Australian mohair. I believe that the future viability of the Australian Mohair Industry is dependent upon an increase in production of quality hair and an efficient and cost effective marketing structure. Therefore, an AMMO Board that is innovative and proactive in accepting the challenges of marketing Australian mohair is essential so that the return to producers is maximised.

Director... Max Lieschke

“I have been involved in agriculture all my life and since 1999 my wife, Jane and I have farmed at “Glenroy” a 680ha property at Lockhart. We have a mix of grains plus merino sheep and angora goats. As a wool classer, I have always had an interest in natural fibres and importantly how they are marketed. We are new to the mohair industry but have seen the benefits of adding another enterprise to our farm. We are presently running 400 angoras and intend to expand our numbers over the next few years if seasons permit. We are very impressed with the unique qualities that mohair has, and look forward to becoming much larger producers in the years ahead. I have had involvement in a number of community organisations in the past and I am used to working as part of a committee. I am very passionate about growers retaining control of the marketing of their products and as such, I see AMMO and it’s not for profit structure as the best way to return more profits back to producers. If elected to the board I will focus on the commercial aspects of our industry and will work to maintain and strengthen the system already in place.”


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