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. 

 
Neth Hinton, Board Chair
Neth worked for nearly 30 years in Melbourne Hospitals in acute, sub-acute and community as a Clinician and Manager. Read more
Amanda Phillips, Deputy Chair
Amanda is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of business, finance, audit and management experience. Read more
Geoff Dea, CEO
Geoff Dea is an experienced accountant and leader with demonstrated experience in providing strategic leadership and business advice. 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
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
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
Stelvio Vido
Stelvio is an experienced Director and Chair with over 20 years Board experience across a range of sectors including health and human services, group training and employment services, community legal aid, refugee resettlement and TAFE. Read more
Dennis Mitchell
Dennis Mitchell is Principal of Ranfurly Primary School and a proud Narrungga / Kaurna man who has spent a number of years working in and with Indigenous communities in Victoria and South Australia before becoming a teacher and Principal. Read more