{"id":2637,"date":"2019-01-15T01:25:15","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T01:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/?page_id=2637"},"modified":"2019-05-21T04:32:31","modified_gmt":"2019-05-21T04:32:31","slug":"committee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/about-mli\/committee\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row 0=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column 0=&#8221;&#8221;]<div class=\"wf-container loading-effect-fade-in iso-grid bg-under-post description-under-image content-align-centre\" data-padding=\"20px\" data-cur-page=\"1\" data-width=\"370px\" data-columns=\"3\"><div class=\"wf-cell\" data-post-id=\"9104\" data-date=\"2025-04-29T09:41:27+10:00\" data-name=\"Vivien Thomson\">\n\t<div class=\"team-container post-9104 dt_team type-dt_team status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry dt_team_category-committee pmpro-has-access dt_team_category-41 bg-on description-off\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/dt_team\/01-vivien-thomson\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me iso-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20555%20312&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vivien2-555x312.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vivien2-555x312.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Vivien2-625x351.jpg 625w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 555 \/ 312\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" width=\"555\" height=\"312\"  title=\"Vivien2\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"team-desc\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/dt_team\/01-vivien-thomson\/\">Vivien Thomson<\/a><\/div><p>Chair<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><p>Vivien Thomson (AFSM FARLF) lives at Muttama on the family farm where she runs the business, which manages four commodities. She began her working life as a Horticulturalist and then a Conservation Ranger. She has held numerous board positions including Australian Women in Agriculture the National Rural Women\u2019s Coalition, CWA and Southern Ranges Advisory Committee.&hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wf-cell\" data-post-id=\"3477\" data-date=\"2019-05-21T04:28:05+10:00\" data-name=\"Gemma Purcell\">\n\t<div class=\"team-container post-3477 dt_team type-dt_team status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry dt_team_category-committee pmpro-has-access dt_team_category-41 bg-on description-off\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/dt_team\/3-gemma-purcell\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me iso-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20555%20312&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/gemma-555x312.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/gemma-555x312.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/gemma-1110x624.jpg 1110w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 555 \/ 312\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" width=\"555\" height=\"312\"  title=\"gemma\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"team-desc\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/dt_team\/3-gemma-purcell\/\">Gemma Purcell<\/a><\/div><p>Treasurer & Secretary<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><p>Gemma Purcell and her husband Reiner run a mixed grazing and dryland cropping enterprise near Grong Grong in South Western NSW. Gemma is a full-time parent and part-time freelance writer and consultant, community creative and place maker with extensive experience in business development, project management and communications. She is actively involved in sustainability projects, is&hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"soc-ico\"><a title=\"E-mail\" href=\"mailto:meierg@bigpond.com\" target=\"_top\" class=\"mail\"><span class=\"soc-font-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">E-mail<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wf-cell\" data-post-id=\"2628\" data-date=\"2019-01-15T00:51:05+11:00\" data-name=\"Ed Maher\">\n\t<div class=\"team-container post-2628 dt_team type-dt_team status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry dt_team_category-committee pmpro-has-access dt_team_category-41 bg-on description-off\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/dt_team\/6-ed-maher\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me iso-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20555%20312&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ed-Maher-555x312.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ed-Maher-555x312.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ed-Maher-1110x624.jpg 1110w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 555 \/ 312\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" width=\"555\" height=\"312\"  title=\"Ed Maher\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"team-desc\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/dt_team\/6-ed-maher\/\">Ed Maher<\/a><\/div><p>Public Officer<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><p>Ed Maher lives in Wagga Wagga with his young family, and is employed at Charles Sturt University to lead the Organisation\u2019s sustainability programs. Ed has been involved with Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare (WWUL) for 10 years and is currently the Chair of WWUL. Ed possesses qualifications in Environmental Science, Carbon Management and Leadership and has&hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"soc-ico\"><a title=\"E-mail\" href=\"mailto:deputychair@mli.org.au\" target=\"_top\" class=\"mail\"><span class=\"soc-font-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">E-mail<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wf-cell\" data-post-id=\"9673\" data-date=\"2025-11-10T15:07:51+11:00\" data-name=\"Barney Hyams\">\n\t<div class=\"team-container post-9673 dt_team type-dt_team status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry dt_team_category-committee pmpro-has-access dt_team_category-41 bg-on description-off\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/dt_team\/barney-hyams\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me iso-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20555%20312&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Conversion-to-jpeg-16-555x312.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Conversion-to-jpeg-16-555x312.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Conversion-to-jpeg-16-1110x624.jpg 1110w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 555 \/ 312\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" width=\"555\" height=\"312\"  title=\"Barney Hyams\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"team-desc\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/dt_team\/barney-hyams\/\">Barney Hyams<\/a><\/div><p>General Executive Member<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><p>&nbsp; Barney Hyams is a well-regarded regional leader and community advocate based in Batlow, NSW. He has taken on important roles to support local land management and farming, previously serving as the Riverina Chair for Local Land Services, where he guided programs that help both farmers and the environment. Barney is also known for mentoring&hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wf-cell\" data-post-id=\"9669\" data-date=\"2025-11-10T14:05:41+11:00\" data-name=\"Lee Reavley\">\n\t<div class=\"team-container post-9669 dt_team type-dt_team status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry dt_team_category-committee pmpro-has-access dt_team_category-41 bg-on description-off\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/dt_team\/lee-reavley\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me iso-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20555%20312&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Messenger_creation_F9726133-FA09-4A73-854D-DD9B22D1ED6A-555x312.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Messenger_creation_F9726133-FA09-4A73-854D-DD9B22D1ED6A-555x312.jpeg 555w, https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Messenger_creation_F9726133-FA09-4A73-854D-DD9B22D1ED6A-1110x624.jpeg 1110w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 555 \/ 312\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" width=\"555\" height=\"312\"  title=\"Messenger_creation_F9726133-FA09-4A73-854D-DD9B22D1ED6A\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"team-desc\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/dt_team\/lee-reavley\/\">Lee Reavley<\/a><\/div><p>General Executive Member<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><p>&nbsp; Lee Reavley is a dedicated leader in environmental and cultural conservation. As a General Executive Member of Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc., she champions community-driven land management and sustainability initiatives. Lee also serves as a Cultural Advisor for Transport for NSW, where she provides valuable Indigenous insights to guide respectful and inclusive projects. With a background&hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wf-cell\" data-post-id=\"9090\" data-date=\"2025-04-23T13:58:23+10:00\" data-name=\"Ros Prangnell\">\n\t<div class=\"team-container post-9090 dt_team type-dt_team status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry dt_team_category-committee pmpro-has-access dt_team_category-41 bg-on description-off\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/dt_team\/ros-prangnell\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me iso-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20555%20312&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/r376_520_4032_2439_w1200_h630_fmax-555x312.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/r376_520_4032_2439_w1200_h630_fmax-555x312.jpg 555w, https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/r376_520_4032_2439_w1200_h630_fmax-1110x624.jpg 1110w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 555 \/ 312\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" width=\"555\" height=\"312\"  title=\"Ros Prangell\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"team-desc\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/dt_team\/ros-prangnell\/\">Ros Prangnell<\/a><\/div><p>General Executive Member<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><p>I have been a Landcare member since the 1990\u2019s. I grew up on an irrigated rice farm in the Kooba area between Griffith and Darlington Point in NSW. This greatly influenced my life as I studied agriculture at the former Wagga Agricultural University, now Charles Sturt University. 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