Our Board
Ian Rawlings
CHAIRMAN
Ian studied and worked in architecture and building before pursuing an interest in community development and administration. For the last 30 years he has worked with indigenous communities in the WA desert and recently retired as the CEO of both Central Desert Native Title Services and Desert Support Services. Ian has had a lifelong interest in the environment and in sustainable living. He has served on management committees and the boards of Trillion Trees (when it was known as Men of the Trees) and Perth City Farm. Ian is committed to doing all he can to ensure that his grandchildren can have a safe and flourishing world to grow up in.
Jeff Bremer
Director
Jeff is a Principal Engineer based in Perth Western Australia with 30 years’ experience in pipelines, mining and minerals processing industries. Having previously worked in sustainability and remote area energy studies in the Indian Ocean he has expertise in strategic analysis of energy policy and greenhouse gas emissions. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and a PhD in Chemistry. He is a Fellow of the Institute of engineers and currently works as a slurry transport and rheology specialist for Bechtal Corporation.
Katherine Clayton
Director
Katherine has an extensive career and passion for all things people, culture and organisation capability. Since completing her Bachelor of Business (Marketing) at RMIT in Melbourne in 2006 she has predominantly worked in the oil and gas and utilities industries in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Most recently she has joined the Digital Innovation industry and is navigating her way through the crazy, fast paced tech world. Katherine is passionate about connecting business, people and communities with sustainability and is excited by the potential for Carbon Positive Australia’s work to continue to provide Indigenous employment opportunities.
Adam Marr
Director
Adam has worked in London and across Australia, in both start-ups and $1bn+ organisations. Adam jointly owns and delivers business advisory services through StepBeyond – a strategy consultancy and a certified B Corporation. He has studied in Perth, Melbourne and Vietnam and holds a Bachelor of Business from RMIT University and Master of Science (Sustainability) from Curtin University. Adam is also Chair of the Community Arts Network (CAN) Board. He is driven toward helping create a shared future we can all be proud of – one project at a time.
Grahame Reader
Director
Denise True
Director
Denise has a comprehensive knowledge of the legislation and policy for biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, restoration and environmental protection in Western Australia. She is a longstanding member of the Threatened Ecological Communities Advisory Committee. Denise provides strategic advice for conservation and environmental projects and has worked for commercial, government and non-government organisations at local, state and international levels. She has a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Intellectual Property Law with a focus on Traditional Knowledge.
Jennifer West
Director