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Collie Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc Management Committee Member Vanessa joined Synergy at Muja Power Station in 2018, working in community and stakeholder engagement. Originally hailing from New Zealand, she started her career there as a journalist. Upon moving to Australia in 2005, she worked in the corporate communications field on a number of…

Collie Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc Deputy Chairperson  Shenae has lived in Collie her whole life and is a proud and present member within our community. Shenae has a love for singing and from a young age has voluntarily performed at local events. Shenae started hairdressing in 2010, commencing an apprenticeship in 2011. In…

Collie Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc Secretary Natalie was born in Collie and has lived in the town for most of her life. She is married to Harley, and has two adult children, Lauren and Will. Natalie trained as a primary school teacher and held a variety of roles within the department, including as…

Chamber Chief Executive Officer Tara joined the Collie Chamber in 2017, bringing with her a passion for community and a strong background in business administration. Her dedication and leadership saw her step into the Executive Officer role in 2021, and in 2024, she was appointed Chief Executive Officer. Before her time with the Chamber, Tara…

Collie Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc Chairperson Sasacha Shepherd was born, raised and educated in Collie, she is married to Clinton and has 3 children Liam, Samuel and Emilea. Sasacha has always been an active member of the Collie Community and has been on many Executive Committees and Boards, from Child Care and School…

Collie Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc Management Committee Tom Reardon arrived in Collie with his wife Katherine to take up permanent residency in December 2016. Tom spent his life in the Education field where he was principal of a Catholic Primary School, a Religious Education consultant for Brisbane Catholic Education and a lecturer in…