IHEA WA Special General Meeting – Introducing the 2025/26 Committee

The IHEA WA Special General Meeting was held on Friday, 29 August at the Melville Tennis Centre, where all Committee positions were declared vacant, and elections were conducted for the 2025/26 Committee of Management.

We are pleased to announce and congratulate our newly elected Committee members. Thank you to all who nominated – your willingness to contribute your time and expertise ensures the continued strength of our Chapter.

We also extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the outgoing Committee members for their dedication and service over the past term. Their contributions have been instrumental in shaping the success of IHEA WA.

This year, in addition to the elected roles, we have allocated a number of Committee of Management roles with key responsibilities to support the effective delivery of our activities. One position remains vacant – Communications Coordinator – and we invite any interested member to express their interest in taking on this role.

On behalf of the Chapter, congratulations once again to our incoming Committee, and thank you to everyone who continues to support and contribute to IHEA WA. We look forward to an exciting year ahead.

IHEA WA Committee of Management 2025–2026

Committee of Management Executives

• President – Brendan McFaull

  Strategic leadership, external representation, committee oversight

  
  

  

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• Vice President – Fred Foley

  Supports the President, leads initiatives and engagement, acts as interim leader as required

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• Treasurer – Gavin Kinsella

  Manages records, agenda and minutes, ensures governance compliance, facilitates communication

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• Secretary – Zachary Browne

  Financial planning and reporting, compliance, manages sponsorships and funding opportunities

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• National Board Representative – Fred Foley

  Represents WA at IHEA National Board meetings

  
  

• Immediate Past President – Jana Simpson

  

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Committee of Management Members

• Membership & Engagement Coordinator – Stephanie Papanaoum

  Attracts and retains members, organises events, supports professional development initiatives

• Education & Professional Development Officer – Alex Rodger

  Oversees training/workshops, collaborates with academia and industry

• Communications Coordinator – Vacant

  Manages digital presence and marketing, creates newsletters, boosts engagement

• Events & Conference Coordinator – David Chokolich

  Plans events/conferences, manages logistics, sponsorships, and speakers

• Technical & Standards Advisor – Steven Delides

  Advises on industry regulations and best practices, develops guidelines, liaises with regulatory bodies and technical working groups

• Committee Members – Alex Foster, Daryl Carter, Liam Jackson, Phil Bedford, Rupert Lodge

  Attend monthly committee meetings, vote on decisions, and assist with event and sponsorship ideas

We look forward to working together with our new Committee to deliver another successful year for IHEA WA.