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GINA Board of Directors
The Board upholds the Constitution of the organisation. This is a legally binding document that governs the scope of activities in the organisation. It is a contract between members, the Directors and the organisation itself to conduct themselves according to the terms of the Constitution and the relevant law. The constitution must be reviewed regularly to ensure that it remains relevant.
Each Board member is personally liable for the proper governance of the organisation, and must act in accordance with the duties and responsibilities imposed by law.
Being on the GINA Board is a rewarding way to become involved, give back to the industry and contribute to the Association at a strategic level.
Our board of directors are here for our members. Please reach out to any of them if you feel like you need to connect.
If you would like to have a conversation regarding a Director role or require further information, please contact the GINA office.
President, GINA • Committee Sydney Group • Owner Agnov8
02 9653 3992
0418 242 194
president@gina.org.au
Vice President, GINA . Country Manager for ICL
02 8801 3300
0407 183 854
john.walsh@icl-group.com
Director GINA • Director of Florafolia
02 6628 1091
0406 105 626
lynne@florafolia.com.au
Director GINA • Owner, Royston Petrie Seeds
0417 654 169
rowena@rpseeds.com.au
Director & Treasurer GINA • Owner,
Millthorpe Garden Nursery
0418 484 088
ian.rogan@bigpond.com
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Director GINA • General Manager,
Alpine Nurseries
Director GINA • Production and Operations Manager, QIF
0419 090 666
jessica.kopp@qif.com.au
GINA Staff
Our team at the Greenlife Industry NSW & ACT pride ourselves in providing excellent service, support and advice to our members in a range of specialty areas to help them build stronger businesses. Our dedicated team works with garden nurseries, wholesalers, suppliers, government organisations, associated supporting businesses and more to help communicate and support their business and the industry.
Help is just a phone call away
Our opening hours are: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
To head to a specific department, please see our team below.
Phone: (02) 9679 1472
Email: info@gina.org.au
Suites 3–5, First Floor, 4 Nelson Street, KENTHURST, NSW 2156
Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri
CEO
Mike serves as the CEO at GINA, bringing extensive leadership experience to guide the organisation. Dedicated to fostering industry success, Mike oversees operational excellence, strategic planning, and financial management, ensuring alignment with the Board’s directives. His commitment extends to enhancing member engagement through tailored services, training initiatives, and advocacy efforts with governmental bodies. Mike's strategic acumen and ability to navigate complex landscapes drive GINA’s mission to empower and elevate its diverse membership base.
0431 825 522
ceo@gina.org.au
Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri
Tara supports GINA members with practical technical and business advice across all areas of the greenlife industry. She helps members find the right information, resources, training and industry connections, while supporting them to get the most from their GINA membership.
Her role also includes developing member focused blogs, articles and technical content, as well as supporting initiatives such as National Gardening Month to promote gardening, share industry knowledge and provide useful resources for members and their customers.
0421 515 850
members@gina.org.au
Mon | Tues | Wed
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Tarlia manages the day-to-day marketing and communications supporting how we connect with our members and wider industry. Her role is hands on and varied, spanning content creation, digital and print communications, social media, website updates and the production of our quarterly industry magazine.
marketing@gina.org.au
Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Friday - 9am to 2pm
Events & Training
Meghan is responsible for coordinating GINA’s events training program. Her role includes managing event and training logistics, liaising with venues and suppliers, handling registrations, preparing event communications, and ensuring smooth delivery on the day.
events@gina.org.au
Wed | Thurs
Accounts & Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeper Leona is responsible for managing the accounts of GINA including accounts payable & receivable, bank & credit card reconciliations, payroll, superannuation, BAS returns, report preparation and other financial and admin tasks.
accounts@gina.org.au