The SuniTAFE Board has continued to oversee the operation of the Institute through adherence to best practice governance principles, including oversight of the delivery of SuniTAFE’s 2019-2023 Strategic Plan. Each SuniTAFE Board Member brings with them significant knowledge and experience and shares the passion for the future of SuniTAFE. 

 
Geoff Dea, CEO
Geoff Dea is an experienced accountant and leader with demonstrated experience in providing strategic leadership and business advice. Read more
Kay Martin, Board Chair
Kay is a practising commercial and family lawyer with over thirty years’ experience and is a Consultant with Martin Irwin and Richards Lawyers. Read more
Rod Markwell, Deputy Chair
After successfully completing his education at Wesley College in Melbourne in 1983, Rod joined the Coles Myer Group in a junior management role in 1984. Read more
Greg Hutchison
Greg Hutchison is a Mildura born businessman who is passionate and committed to the Sunraysia Community. Read more
Terry Jennings
Terry holds almost 50 years’ experience in the Retail Industry, much of which he has been Managing Director with outlets in Mildura and Swan Hill. Read more
Amanda Phillips
Amanda is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of business, finance, audit and management experience. Read more
Justin Lachal
Justin is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and holds Masters Degrees in Information Technology,  Finance and Business Administration. Read more
Neth Hinton
Neth worked for nearly 30 years in Melbourne Hospitals in acute, sub-acute and community as a Clinician and Manager. Read more
Tania Chapman
Since 1987 Tania has provided financial recording and advice services to a variety of rural businesses. Read more
David Cofield
David has been employed at SuniTAFE since 2008, firstly as a teacher in the Electrical Department, and in 2013 moved into his current role of Business Manager for Trades Mildura. Read more
Kate Hughes
Kate is an experienced non-executive director, holding board and committee roles across a diverse portfolio, including the Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety, Department of Transport, Department of Health and Lower Murray Water. Read more