
Harvey Bates MBE, Patron & Founder

Scott Ashley
Principal with Bairnsdale accountancy firm, Findex Bairnsdale, Scott undertakes the role of treasurer with the East Gippsland Sports Foundation. The Foundation is important to Scott who was a member of state-level cricket and basketball teams and understands the logistical and financial difficulties faced by young sportspeople in our area.walking.

Frank Strini

John Morton

Nicole Chila

Frank McShane
Current Chairman. Executive Manager Operations East Gippsland Water. Frank McShane moved from Scotland with his family in 2005. He has been involved in competitive sport, coaching, and committees for over 30 years. Frank's sports included in the early years, boxing and tae kwon do, running his own clubs, then became involved in athletics, swimming and triathlon, where he has coached juniors to national level in the UK and Australia. Some of the juniors Frank coached and encouraged went on to becoming full time professional athletes. He now enjoys being less competitive, with a little swimming, mountain biking, running and kayaking. Frank is a member of Riviera triathlon club.

Bob Yeates

Peter Dullard

Sharon McAuliffe
Sharon is a passionate East Gippslander, living an active and healthy lifestyle together with her husband and two teenage children. Her enjoyment for the great outdoors compliments her passion for health and well-being. Sharon involves herself in the local community by actively contributing to events and has been involved in several committees over the years. Currently, Sharon is also a Committee Member of the Riviera Triathlon Club. Endurance events, including triathlon has been her chosen sport for the past 10 years, competing in numerous long-distance Ironman events including the 2017 World Championships in Hawaii. Sharon is passionate about providing opportunities for young people to pursue their goals and dreams in their chosen sport and is excited to see what the future brings for our region’s young superstars.

Howard Williams
Howard has a teaching and educational administration background, a history of fostering children’s fitness and sporting achievement. He is associated with volleyball in many roles. He is trained in governance and strategic planning. Howard is secretary of the Gippsland Sports Academy Board & convenes the Board’s Programs subcommittee. Howard is also chair of the Gippsland East Local Learning & Employment Network.