Our Board

Cr Kerry Hayes, Chairman

Cr Hayes has an extensive local government history, serving three terms as councillor and now his second term as Mayor of the CHRC. He is also the Managing Director of Emerald Land and Cattle Company, a business focused on livestock, rural property and water trading.

Cr Christine Rolfe, Deputy Chair

Cr Rolfe is Deputy Mayor of the CHRC and Director of Birrong Grazing Company. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and has completed AICD’s company director, risk analysis and bookkeeping courses. She also holds qualifications in rural business management and agriculture.

Bronwyn Roberts, Independent Director

Ms Roberts owns and operates two businesses supporting beef enterprises and other rural operations. Her previous employers include the Fitzroy Basin Association and Central Highlands Regional Resources Use Planning (CHRRUP). Accolades include the Queensland Red Meat Industry Awards’ 2013 Emerging Leader and finalist in two categories of the Regional Achievement & Community Awards in 2015.

The Hon. Paul Lucas, Independent Director

Mr Lucas was a State Minister for 11 years including Queensland Deputy Premier from 2007 to 2011. He is a consultant to a major eastern seaboard law firm, and a non-executive Director of Energy Qld and several companies in the non-profit sector.

Mr Lucas has served on the board of a number of infrastructure companies in the aviation, energy and construction sectors. He has undergraduate degrees in Economics and Law and Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Urban Planning.

Scott Mason, Company Secretary

Mr Mason, CHRC CEO, served as Director and Company Secretary from August 2013 to May 2021. Thanks are extended to Mr Mason for his invaluable assistance and counsel.

Company Secretary is currently filled by Michael Parker PSM, CHRC Acting CEO.

Ciarán Hallinan, Independent Director

Mr Hallinan is Executive Director of BASE Industries, an Australian engineering and construction company. The experienced senior executive and company director holds qualifications in engineering and business and has a history of achievement in several public and private sector organisations.

Cr Megan Daniels, Director

Cr Daniels is serving her second term with CHRC. She is a long-term resident of the Central Highlands and owns a cattle grazing business at Comet. Cr Daniels holds a Bachelor of Business – Agriculture and is a graduate of the AICD company directors' course.