CENREC Board of Directors

CENREC’s founding board members were appointed on 17th October 2012.

Directors Name: Relevant experience:
Dr Patrick Bradbery Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy, Diploma of Education, Diploma of Religious Education, Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Business Administration, Treasurer – Bathurst Wholefood Cooperative Ltd, Former Member of Australian Broadcasting Commission Advisory Council, Founding Chair – Bathurst Community Website Inc, former Executive Director – Australian Graduate Management Consortium, and, retired University Lecturer in Management.
Ms Tracey Carpenter Bachelor & Masters of Arts – University of Sydney, former Deputy Mayor – Bathurst Regional Council (2011-12), former Councillor – Bathurst Regional Council (2006-2012), former Audit and Risk Management Committee member – Bathurst Regional Council, Chair – Bathurst Community Climate Action Network, 100% Renewable Energy Campaign, and Skillset Board member.
Mr Simon Wright Environmental Sustainability Professional, Masters in Sustainability – Nottingham University, United Kingdom, Chair – Orange Sustainable Living Week 2011, Lecturer in Environmental Sustainability – Nottingham University, United Kingdom.
Ms Rachel Young Bachelor of Natural Resources – University of New England, Masters of Environmental Studies- Macquarie University, former Sustainability Programs Manager for 16 local government councils (CENTROC).
Mr Ashley Bland Bachelor of Engineering, Australian Rural Leadership Graduate, Corporate and Sustainability Project Manager – The Flannery Centre, Mining Industry Project Manager, Primary Producer Horticulture, significant local community and voluntary experience, and renewable energy design and advocacy.
Mr Jonathan Upson Twelve years experience in the gas turbine industry – various roles, nine years electronics industry employment – Hewlett-Packard, eight years developing various wind energy projects in Australia, currently Director of two Australian companies and Senior Development & Government Affairs Manager for Infigen Energy.