Our People

At the national level, the Great Eastern Ranges (GER) is led by a Board of Directors comprised of experts from the conservation, academic and environmental fields. Day to day operations are overseen by the Executive Director. On ground delivery is achieved through our regionally based partner networks, as well as individual partners, who all have a purpose in line with GER’s goals and contribute directly to achieving our vision.
  • Gary Howling

    Gary Howling

    Executive Director & CEO

    Gary has been central to the GER Team since its establishment in 2007, and has served as Executive Director and CEO since the establishment of GER Limited in 2017 …

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  • Diane Latta

    Diane Latta

    Finance & Administration Manager

    Diane is the Finance and Administration Manager for Great Eastern Ranges. She has almost 20 years experience in the nature conservation area …

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Our Board

  • Bob Debus AM

    Bob Debus AM

    Chair

    Former NSW Environment Minister, Bob Debus, succeeded in expanding the national park estate to 1.8 million hectares and took a leadership role in the development of GER …

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  • Gary Howling

    Gary Howling

    Executive Director & CEO

    Gary has been central to the GER Team since its establishment in 2007, and has served as Executive Director and CEO since the establishment of GER Limited in 2017 …

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  • Virginia Young

    Virginia Young

    Director

    Virginia has experience in business and the public sectors and a strong history in nature conservation. As Chair of Gondwana Link Ltd, in the south of Western Australia …

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  • Prof. Brendan Mackey

    Prof. Brendan Mackey

    Director

    Brendan Mackey is Professor and Director of the Climate Action Beacon at Griffith University, Australia, and a Founding Director of GER Limited …

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  • Liz Gould

    Liz Gould

    Director

    Liz Gould is passionate about biodiversity conservation. Liz enjoys collaborating to develop and translate policy and science, engaging and informing the community …

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  • Ian Pulsford

    Ian Pulsford

    Director

    Ian is a protected area and connectivity conservation specialist with 36 years’ experience in conservation including as a senior manager leading multidisciplinary …

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  • Prof. Dave Watson

    Prof. Dave Watson

    Director

    Professor Dave Watson has been a longstanding advocate for connectivity conservation in Australia and was one of the founding members of GER’s Slopes to Summit partnership …

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  • Rose Crane

    Rose Crane

    Director

    Rose Crane brings over 30 years experience in organisational transformation, community consultation, and program design and delivery in both government and commercial settings …

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  • Tim Shepherd

    Tim Shepherd

    Director

    Tim is a natural area management specialist with over 20 years’ experience as a senior national park manager in eastern NSW …

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