OUR team

C4EM is a membership-based, incorporated Association that operates under the purpose and rules of its constitution.

The organisation comprises a Board of members, made up of the various categories of membership, and includes both elected and appointed members.

The strategic direction and priorities of the organisation are driven by its members, with the endorsement of the Board. The day-to-day operations of C4EM are overseen by the Chairperson, Deputy Chair and Chief Executive Officer.

C4EM team

Jayden Howe

Chief Executive Officer

Jayden is the CEO of the Committee for Echuca Moama, where he is driven by a strong passion for community connection and collaboration.

Natalie Durrant

Admin Assistant (Media)

Natalie grew up on a rural property in north-east Victoria and, apart from three years at Deakin University in Geelong, has lived regionally her whole life.

Tim Ford

Board Chair

Tim is a Business Improvement Consultant and lives in Echuca. He grew up in England and completed a Master's Degree in Integrated Engineering from Cardiff University.

Oliver Boyd

Board Member

Oliver is a rural real estate agent. A former property valuer, specialising in the valuation of agricultural property and water rights, he is regarded as one of the foremost experts in his field.

Scott Matthew

Board Member

Scott is currently the National Head of Operations for Visy Cans.

Angela Parker

Board Member

Angela is the General Manager of 2QN and Edge FM, the only local commercial radio stations in the Echuca Moama region, proudly part of the ACE Radio Network. Each week, the stations reach approximately 26,500+ listeners, connecting our community through local radio broadcasting.

Courtney Mitchell

Board Deputy Chair

Courtney is employed at Australian Consolidated Milk (ACM) in Commercial Strategy.

Anne Marie Cairns

Board Member

2022 has been Anne Marie’s first year as the Principal of St Joseph’s College, Echuca and she has thoroughly enjoyed joining such a diverse regional community.

Emily Thorpe

Board Member

A true People & Culture generalist, Emily currently sits in the role of People, Culture and Operations Manager with Charles L King & Co.

Naomi Murray

Board Member

Naomi Murray is the Operations Manager at Rich River Golf Club where she leads operations with a strong focus on community connection, service excellence, and regional growth.

Kylie Wiliams

Board Member

Kylie Williams, CPA, is the Senior Management Accountant at Arahura Farms.

Belinda Gilbert

Board Member

Belinda currently works as General Manager at Byford Equipment in Moama.

George Santos

Board Member

George serves in a strategic marketing and community engagement role with Moama Bowling Club.

Jane Reid

C4EM Board Member

Jane Reid is the Executive Officer of the Campaspe Cohuna Local Learning & Employment Network (CCLLEN), a community-based not-for-profit supporting young people across Campaspe and Gannawarra to stay engaged in education and build real pathways into training and employment.