Board Profiles
The Board of Commerce Ballarat is elected from within the membership and are highly experienced people.
The Board are representative of a diverse range of industry sectors and bring together a wealth of local knowledge, expertise and ambition for Ballarat and the region.
Our Board Members
Chair
Barbara O'Dwyer
The Games Cove
Barbara O’Dwyer is part of the retail trade with her business The Games Cove. She is all things sport and promoting the benefits of exercising.
Vice Chair
Andrew Rowan
Andrew Rowan Wealth Management
Andrew Rowan is the owner of the financial planning firm, Andrew Rowan Wealth Management, and committed to the success of business in Ballarat. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast, and enjoys spending time with family & friends, pottering in the vegie patch, and regular exercise with his "gym" group.
Treasurer
Nathan Deppeler
Worrells Solvency and Forensic Accountants
Nathan is the Regional Manager for Worrells Solvency and Forensic Accountants. Nathan’s experience includes all forms of insolvency appointments, debt restructuring and litigation support.
Secretary
Shelley Best
Webster Dolilta Finance Limited
Shelley has extensive marketing, media and communications experience covering private enterprise and local and state government, along with experience in establishing and operating a small business.
Additional Board Members:
Ben Brown
Mason-Brown IT
Ben Brown is a director of Mason-Brown IT, as well as involved with Ballarat ICT, Ballarat Arts Foundation and Fellow Leadership Ballarat & Western Region. A busy man with a young family who strives for a better future for Ballarat.
Cr Samantha McIntosh
City of Ballarat
Cr Samantha McIntosh is passionate about Ballarat’s heritage houses and buildings. A valuable asset to the board in terms of a voice from the City of Ballarat.
Paul Stephens
Nevett Ford
Paul Stephens has been on the board of Commerce Ballarat for a number of years. A well known solicitor with Nevett Ford, he inspires all of us to excel in life.
Trevor Ryan
Designer Commercial Furniture
Trevor has owned his small business in Ballarat for 16 years. Trevor been the Chairperson on other boards and has a true commitment to the Ballarat Community.
David Wright
Colliers International
David began his real estate career in 1988 and is a joint Managing Director of Colliers International. His extensive commercial real estate experience is testament to his passion and commitment to this great city of Ballarat
Craig Whitfield
Viatek
Craig has spent many years in mainstream media sales and marketing plus senior roles in telecommunications, logistics and office technology. His most challenging role by far is being a father to 3 children.