Appointed 8th April 2011

Re-appointed 8th July 2011

Mr Dash is the Deputy Coordinator-General, Project Assessment and Attraction, Office of the Coordinator-General, Department of  Employment, Economic Development and Innovation. After starting his career as a mineral exploration geologist in the mid-1970s, Phil joined the Queensland Government in 1980, initially working in the Mines Department and was later involved in the facilitation of Queensland’s major coal, petroleum and mineral mining projects; international partnerships (resource-related); investment attraction; and promotion and development of the Surat Basin. Phil moved across to the Office of the Coordinator-General in 2005. Phil’s team assists in Queensland’s economic development by the facilitation and assessment of both private industry and government-driven projects, planning and management of State Development Areas.

Cr Gail Sellers

Appointed 27th September 2010

Re-appointed 8th July 2011

Gail is currently serving as Mayor for Gladstone Regional Council.  Gail was born in Gladstone and educated at Gladstone South State School and Gladstone State High School.  Gail trained as a primary teacher and during her teaching career; she continued her studies and has completed a Bachelor of Education and a Graduate Diploma in Teacher Librarianship.  Gail was first elected as an Alderman in 1988, holding the office of Deputy Mayor from 1997-2009.  Following the 2008 Gladstone Regional Council election Gail was again appointed Deputy Mayor.  Gail is Council’s  Portfolio Spokesman for Parks and Recreation. She is also a Director of the Gladstone Area Water Board.

Mr Jim Grayson

Appointed 27th January 2006
Re-appointed 8th July 2011

Mr Grayson was appointed Cheif Executive Officer in early 2006, having joined Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) in 2003.  Prior to going to GAWB Mr Grayson worked as a Solicitor in private legal practice and with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.  Mr Grayson is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia.  Mr Grayson holds a Masters Degree in Law and a Post Graduate Diploma in Commerce.

Mr Mark Bermingham

Appointed 20th July 2009

Re-appointed 8th July 2011

Mr Bermingham is currently the Deputy Director-General, Employment and Industry Development, Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation within the Queensland Government.  Mr Bermingham has had 36 years experience within the Queensland Government and the last 14 years in senior management positions.  Mr Bermingham holds a Bachelor of Business Management and is a Registered Valuer.

Mr Peter Corones AM

Appointed 23rd July 1999
Re-appointed 8th July 2011

Mr Corones is currently the Chair of Gladstone Area Promotion Limited.  Mr Corones has over twenty years experience in local government, six as Alderman and fourteen years as Mayor of Gladstone City Council.  Mr Corones is a Director of the Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited and has served as Deputy Chair and Acting Chair of the Corporation. In January 2009 Mr Corones was awarded the member, General Division of the Order of Australia (AM).

Mr Stuart Randle

Appointed 8th July 2011

Stuart is the Chief Executive Officer of Gladstone Regional Council having commenced duties on July 4, 2011. Stuart is a qualified civil engineer who also holds a Masters of Business Administration. His first career was as a roads engineer with the Department of Main Roads prior to joining Local Government in 1994. He has been the CEO of three local governments in Queensland and Director of Engineering in three others. Stuart has spent most of his life in Central Queensland and is proud to now call Gladstone home.

Ms Judith Reynolds

Appointed 7th December 2001
Re-appointed 8th July 2011

Ms Reynolds is a chartered accountant with over 20 years experience in public accounting and is a Director of Sothertons Chartered Accountants.  Ms Reynolds is a Director of the Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited, has chaired the National Sothertons Board and is an advisory board member of the Rio Tinto Alcan Community Fund.  Ms Reynolds holds a Bachelor of Business and is a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia and is also a member of the Institute of Australia of Company Directors.

Staff

Dr Ken King – Chief Executive Officer

Appointed 13th September 2010

Extended from 1st July 2011

I am delighted to return to the role of Chief Executive Officer with the Gladstone Economic and Industry Development Board (GEIDB) a position that I occupied for three years from 2003 to 2006  and then again briefly in September and October 2008.  As many of you may be aware I bring some 19 years of Queensland Government experience to the role with a significant focus during that time on trade and investment, regional economic development and major project facilitation.

My role with the GEIDB will continue to maintain focus on the facilitation of large scale industrial development within the Gladstone State Development Area (GSDA) and the Gladstone Region by providing local leadership, coordination and a range of assistance for current proponents and new industry enquiries.  Ongoing community engagement and consultation is a key strategic priority of the GEIDB.  I am pleased to be back and I welcome your comments and contributions to support the GEIDB’s vision to establish the Gladstone Region as Australia’s model 21^st century industrial location.