Debra Tarabini

Chief Executive Officer

Joined Rangelands NRM: 2018

Qualifications: Master of Business Administration from Notre Dame University, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Email: debrat@rangelandswa.com.au

Mobile: 0408 940 544

Debra Tarabini | LinkedIn

Dave Blunt

Chief Financial Officer / Secretary

Joined Rangelands NRM: 2012

Qualifications: Bachelor of Business (Accounting), GAICD

Email: davidb@rangelandswa.com.au

Mobile: 0438 198 898

Dave Blunt | LinkedIn

Amelia Miller 

Administration Manager

Joined Rangelands NRM: 2023

Qualifications: Bachelor of the Arts – English - Journalism

Email: ameliam@rangelandswa.com.au

Amelia Miller  | LinkedIn

Paul Buckman

Operations & Regional Development

Joined Rangelands NRM: 2019

Qualifications: Bachelor of Business (Honours) – Finance & Economics and Marketing, Curtin University of Technology, GAICD (OoM)

Email: paulb@rangelandswa.com.au

Mobile: 0411 496 838

Paul Buckman | LinkedIn

Quinton Clasen

Business Development

Joined Rangelands NRM: 2012

Qualifications: Bachelor of Business (Accounting), GAICD

Email: quintonc@rangelandswa.com.au

Mobile: 0419 877 657

Dr Cara Sambell

Program Manager

Joined Rangelands NRM: 2019

Qualifications: Bachelor of Business (Honours) – Finance & Economics and Marketing, Curtin University of Technology

Email: caras@rangelandswa.com.au

Mobile: 0419 328 535

Dr Cara Sambell | LinkedIn

Jardine Macdonald

Program Manager

Joined Rangelands NRM: 2019

Qualifications: BSc (Hons)(Environmental Management), Masters (Hydrogeology), Natural Sequence Farming (NSF) Tarwyn Park Training

Email: jardinem@rangelandswa.com.au

Mobile: 0407 420 911

Jardine Macdonald | LinkedIn

Chris Curnow

Program Manager

Joined Rangelands NRM: 2014

Qualifications: Bachelor of Natural Resources (Hons), University of New England, 1990.

Email: chrisc@rangelandswa.com.au

Mobile: 0429 387 644

Chris Curnow | LinkedIn

Sarah Jeffery

Project Manager & Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator (RALF)

Joined Rangelands NRM: 2018

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science

Email: sarahj@rangelandswa.com.au

Mobile: 0427 626 222

Sarah Jeffery | LinkedIn

Russell Shaw

Special Projects

Joined Rangelands NRM: 2020

Qualifications: Grad Cert Public Sector Management, Cert IV in Vocation and Educational Training, Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education, Bachelor of Applied Science (Biology), Certificate IV Land Parks & Wildlife Management, Masters in GIS and Remote Sensing (Underway)

Email: russells@rangelandswa.com.au

Russell Shaw | LinkedIn

Jordan Hesse

Brand and Communications Manager

Joined Rangelands NRM: 2023

Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Advertising) , Curtin University of Technology

Email: jordanh@rangelandswa.com.au

Mobile: 0412 995 572

Jordan Hesse | LinkedIn

Paul Leoni

Project Officer

Joined Rangelands NRM: 2022

Qualifications: Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) environmental Management

Email: paull@rangelandswa.com.au

Mobile: 0431 462 266

Taryn Waters

Project Officer

Joined Rangelands NRM: 2022

Email: Tarynw@rangelandswa.com.au

Mobile: 0428 886 567

Joseph Kotlar

Project Officer

Joined Rangelands NRM: 2023

Qualifications: Bachelor Science B.Sc. Environmental Biology – University of Regina

Email: josephk@rangelandswa.com.au

Mobile: 0438 058 031

Carson O’Dell

Assistant Project Officer

Joined Rangelands NRM: 2022

Email: carsono@rangelandswa.com.au

Mobile: 0423 148 180

Sascha Turisini

Project Officer

Qualifications: Cert IV - Conservation & Ecosystem Management, Diploma of Photography

Email: saschat@rangelandswa.com.au

Mobile: 0482 032 017

Sascha Turisini | LinkedIn

Rob Edkins

Chair

Rob is an agribusiness specialist and experienced executive with demonstrated success in the senior management of complex operations with a focus on business development, natural resource management, agricultural farming systems, stakeholder engagement, governance, transparency and accountability and organisational change. Rob is an ex-farmer, with over 20 years’ experience in senior management including 12 years as Chief Executive Officer and director of both ‘for profit’ and ‘not for profit’ companies and organisations.

He has successfully implemented complex multi-faceted economic, social and environmental programs, which have seen over A$100 million direct funding delivered into regional development projects across the State of Western Australia and Australia.

He has been CEO and a director of South Coast NRM, a Director of Regional Development Australia – Great Southern and is currently MD of Food Fibre and Land International Group, and has sat on numerous advisory committees for both the Western Australian and Australian Governments.

Rob has an interest in sustainable, profitable farming systems that deliver superior quality fibre and highly nutritious foods.

D.John Carlson

Deputy Chair

John is a well-known writer, speaker and strategic adviser in consumer behaviour, branding and strategic marketing, with clients drawn from all industry sectors and all states of Australia. He has owned and managed a number of local and national businesses. In addition to Rangelands NRM, John is currently a director Water Purified, Picasso Capital Management, Linc Capital, Foodbank and Community Vision. He was previously a director of Landcorp, Transperth and Perth Bus, Save the Children Fund, Days of Change, Merrilinga Young Children’s Foundation, United Way Australia and the WA Theatre Company. John also produces honey on his farm in Manjimup.

Robin Moustaka

Director

Robin brings over 20 years business development, technology, and healthcare (ICU nursing) experience. She combines those caring and strategic values with a focus on our partnerships, growth and safety. Robin is passionate about helping organisations understand digital transformation and advising on business development strategies for organisational growth. She frequently speaks on women in leadership and coaches and mentors on career development, business development and professional branding. Robin holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of San Francisco.

Diana Russell Coote

Director

For over two decades Diana has undertaken key leadership roles with organisations such as Woodside Energy and BHP Petroleum, providing strategic advice on managing governments, First Nations and key stakeholders.

Prior to these appointments within the resources sector, Ms Russell Coote also held a number of senior positions in the West Australian Government, including Senior Advisor to the Minister of Environment and the Head of Corporate Affairs for the WA Department of Mines and Energy.

With significant experience in the Western Australian resources sector, Diana understands how organisations need to operate in the ever changing political, policy and regulatory environments, whilst at the same time identifying opportunities and minimising risks.

We look forward to her significant contribution to the Rangelands NRM board.

Peter Long

Director

Peter has been the Mayor of the City of Karratha since 2014. He has a BCivilEng (Hons), a BA and a BSc (Environmental Science). Peter was a Professional Engineer and Environmental Scientist and the Managing Director (MD) of the Astron Group of Companies, which he founded in 1985. He has extensive experience across the Pilbara and north-west shelf islands, working on many significant projects. Peter has a high business profile and high-level industry experience. He is a graduate of the AIDC. He has held directorships and Board positions on several other companies and institutions including currently the CRC for Developing Northern Australia, Regional Capitals Alliance WA (Chair), Pilbara Regional Council, Northern Australia Advisory Council, Astron Engineering Pty Ltd (MD) and Astron Environmental Pty Ltd (MD). Peter is fully familiar with the requirements of business development, financial management, human resources, operations management and the pressures of a corporate existence.

John Hart

Director

John Hart OAM is Executive Chair of Australian Chamber – Tourism, Tourism Training Australia and Australian Grape and Wine, and on the Board of Tourism Australia, the Australian Business Register, the Angus Knight Group and Food Standards Australia and New Zealand.

He was Chief Executive Officer of Restaurant & Catering Australia, the peak industry body representing restaurants, cafes and caterers for 18 years. He was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for service to the tourism industry in 2021 and holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Business Law and a Master of Business Law.

John currently also served as Chair of the Commonwealth Vocational Education and Training Advisory Board between 2013 and 2017 and was previously on the Prime Ministers Business Advisory Council.

Saliba Sassine

Director

Saliba Sassine is a seasoned and experienced senior executive with deep knowledge of corporate finance and structuring, international and cross border transactions, and the application of technology and innovation for competitive advantage. He has served as Chairman and CEO of a number of companies and is currently Managing Director of BlueMount Capital in Western Australia and Chairman of the Australian and International Board of the BlueMount Capital Group of companies. Dr Sassine has advised or led transactions in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, ICT, mining and exploration, and agriculture. He has led or managed cross border transactions with Peru, Thailand, USA, India, China and Japan. He has served as a Senior Ministerial Advisor in Australia and has served as Chairman of several high profile visual and performing arts organisations. Saliba has a First Class Honours Degree in Economics and a Doctor of Philosophy both from University of Western Australia.