Who We Are

Ali Paulett is Managing Director of Paulett Wines in the Clare Valley, with a background in agribusiness, regional business leadership and industry governance. Throughout her career she has worked across regional priorities including workforce and skills, tourism, export markets and industry advocacy, and has held a range of board and leadership roles supporting regional development.

Dr Helen Macdonald is a professional member having served as CEO of the Clare and Gilbert Valley’s Council and is based in the Clare Valley region.

Paul became a member of Local Government in March 1990 and elected as Mayor for the Copper Coast region in 2000, where he served for 18 years. In 2001 Paul received the Centenary Medal for services to Local Government and became a member of the Order of Australia in June 2017. 

Gail lives on the Copper Coast and has been employed at an executive leadership level in public and private sectors for more than 30 years across three Australian states. Her most recent role was at Nyrstar as the Re-development and Communication Manager. 

Lindsay is a partner of Billabong Props in Crystal Brook. Lindsay was previously a Company Director for Pringles Ag Plus. 

Lyndsey is based in the Yorke Peninsula and consults and works with a range of Internet technology and start up organisations, including agtech. 

Sue is a Councillor at Northern Areas Council. Sue and her husband are also owners and operators of a charming bed and breakfast and olive grove nestled in the picturesque Beetaloo Valley within the Southern Flinders Ranges.

David is the Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Council of Goyder based in Burra; he has been with Council since 2017. Previously, David was the Director at Grange Advisors. 

Roslyn Talbot lives in the Copper Coast and is a third generation local small business operator who believes in the value of community. She has 16 years Local Government experience and currently serves as the Mayor of the Copper Coast.

Gerry has been a rural GP across SA since 2010 and now lives in Clare. He has a special interest in skin cancer, palliative care and emergency work.

Nikki is a business owner and innovator of Horrocks Vale Collections. She lives with her family on a Merino property just outside of Wilmington in the Southern Flinders Ranges and is passionate about rural communities, connections, and growth, aiming to keep them alive and thriving. 

Andrew is a Manager within Renewal SA’s Office for Regional Housing. A town planner by trade, Andrew has had extensive experience in consulting, Local and State Government. Andrew lives and works in Clare.