Colin is an experienced leader in renewable energy and underground infrastructure, with expertise in wind, green hydrogen, ammonia, and SAF projects. He holds engineering qualifications and has led major global projects, manufacturing operations, and EPC contracts.

Rachael has lived and worked her whole life in the greater Tamar region of Tasmania. She has built a valuable network of stakeholders to assist in her role at the East Arm Resources Quarry, supplier of high-quality crushed rocks, specialty products and aggregates to Northern Tasmania.

Communication and machine/mobile plant operation skills are a notable strength. As the quarries first point of call for all product and sales enquiries, Rachael provides a high level of service to the local customer base.

Josh is a strategic infrastructure leader with more than 20 years’ experience delivering capital programs and leading teams across rail, transport, water, and construction. He brings a practical, commercially grounded approach, with experience across both public and private sector environments. He is currently General Manager – Projects at TasRail, where he is responsible for major infrastructure and capital works programs that support Tasmania’s freight and logistics network. He also contributes to the sector through his role on the Executive Committee of the Australasian Railway Association and as a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

A passionate local government professional, with a career spanning almost 20 years across metropolitan, peri-urban and rural municipalities. Shane has a keen interest in social entrepreneurship, driven by shaping communities, improving liveability and prosperity. Shane holds multiple tertiary qualifications including the fields of engineering, arts and business. Shane is the General Manager of George Town Council.

Alen is a born and bred George Town local and has extensive knowledge of the Industrial area in Bell Bay, having previously worked at Liberty and Rio Tinto. Alen formed Abrasive Blasting and Coatings in 1992 and they supply services to local industrial businesses including fabricators for protection of concrete and steel assets. 

Roger is a boiler maker welder by trade and started the business in 1985. The company currently supports the mining, ports, forestry, food and power sectors through the sales and delivery of process equipment, hydraulics and pneumatics, engineering, maintenance and fabrication, employing over 90 people.

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Sarah is a Future Energy Leader at GHD with over 25 years’ experience in community engagement across energy and infrastructure projects. She is passionate about Tasmania’s clean energy future and holds qualifications in Education, Public Administration, and Company Directorship.