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Neil Warden DIRECTOR & CHAIRMAN Neil Warden has been Chairman of the... Neil Warden has been Chairman of the Walgett Special One Co-Operative for four years and is a foundation member. Neil operates a large scale dry land cropping business as well as mining, retail and contracting interests. Before farming Neil worked for The Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co where he gained experience in business administration, communication, account management, real estate and retail while studying stock and station agency. For the Co-Op to be seen in a professional manner and to further understand its corporate responsibilities, Neil undertook Company Director Training in 2006 (TAFE NSW). When people ask Neil about the role of WSOC he believes the real question is what would have been the outcomes for the local grain growing community without the formation of the Co-Op 21 years ago. Over these years he has seen the Co-Op implement risk sharing processes that have provided significant financial benefits to local growers through taking advantage of markets pricing and logistics opportunities which as individuals might not have happened. Neil believes a Co-Operative structure offers the best long term benefits to growers while providing a professional grain marketing service and this in turn offers a whole of community benefit. For Neil the Co-Operative offers the opportunity to share and gain information, discuss and implement new ideas and work collectively to maximise returns to growers while maintaining an honest, efficient and reliable business model highly regarded throughout the grain industry and of great value to its participants. Neil is also a Director of Country Fresh Supermarkets and Special One Grain. His special interest away from work is being a rugby referee.	James Moore DIRECTOR For director James Moore being on the... For director James Moore being on the board of the WSOC is about putting your money where your mouth is. James' experience in agribusiness as well as his background working for the Brisbane stock exchange has given him strong insights into commodity pricing locally and around the globe. James believes that with a strategic business focus grain producers are in a strong position to reap the benefits of their superior grain. He is keen to build the financial security of the WSOC in the coming years and challenge some of the outdated ideas about co-operatives. His long term goal for the WSOC is establishing it as the first choice for local growers in the marketing of their grain. James was appointed to the WSOC board in November 2007.
Sandy Stump DIRECTOR Sandy Stump holds a Bachelor of... Sandy Stump holds a Bachelor of Financial Administration from the University of New England and has a certificate IV in Business (Governance). Combined with his thirty years experience in agribusiness, Sandy has a broad understanding of how businesses can work together to minimise risk while pursuing business growth. With his business and financial qualifications, one of Sandy's priorities is to ensure the WSOC upholds high standards of accountability in a complex market. He is keen to see it consolidate its role as the grain marketer of choice. Sandy was appointed to the board in 2001 but resigned in 2003 to travel overseas. He was re-appointed in 2007.	Greg Rummery DIRECTOR Greg Rummery runs an agronomic... Greg Rummery runs an agronomic consultancy business based at Walgett in north-west NSW. He has 21 years experience in applied agronomy for dryland grain production and pasture systems in northern and western NSW. Greg also operates a small dryland farming business east of Walgett in a partnership with his wife and family. Mr Rummery has extensive experience in technology transfer in western NSW grain production regions. He has an enviable reputation amongst agronomists and grain producers for his knowledge of farming systems and for his ability to identify key issues and implement appropriate management strategies at a farm level that maximise production and profitability. Mr Rummery also has excellent skills in small business management, grower group dynamics and small professional team management.
David Denyer DIRECTOR Managing Family Farming business... Managing Family Farming business including Sheep and Wool production, Beef and Grain production. David joined the board in Oct 2008.	Jim Currey DIRECTOR Jim Currey brings to the WSOC board... Jim Currey brings to the WSOC board expert local knowledge from his lifetime in agribusiness. This practical experience ensures its priority remains securing the best price for members. Jim believes the co-operative is in a unique position to understand the variable local conditions that affect growers. In a boom or bust market he is proud the WSOC is there to serve members through the good times and bad. He is focused on delivering good business strategy to ensure the co-operative continues to strengthen its capital base while continuing to diversify its interests including packing facilities and retail opportunities. He regards the offering of grower's insurance to co-operative members by the WSOC to be an important and successful service that protects the livelihood of grain growers. Jim was appointed to the WSOC board in 2004 and completed the Company Director Training (TAFE NSW).

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