Our Board

Our Board comprises 10 people who are elected by our members. Each Board serves for a three year term. The current Board began in December 2017 and will serve until December 2020. The positions of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer are elected annually by the Board.

LGPro members and prospective members are welcome to contact Board members directly to discuss issues or to provide ideas and feedback.

President

Rebecca McKenzie
Chief Executive Officer
Glen Eira City Council

Board Member

Tony De Fazio
Executive Manager Governance & Customer Service
Whitehorse City Council

Board Member

Brendan McGrath
Chief Executive Officer
Wangaratta Rural City Council

Vice President

Cameron Gray
Director Innovation & Organisational Improvement
Ballarat City Council

Board Member

Celia Haddock
Director Corporate Services
Maribyrnong City Council

Board Member

Julie Reid
Director Engineering Services
Greater Dandenong City Council

Treasurer

Kathy Hynes
Manager Parks & Open Space
Banyule City Council

Board Member

Chris Leivers
Director City Works & Assets
Yarra City Council

Secretary

Liana Thompson
Director Partnerships, Planning & Engagement
City of Whittlesea

Board Member

Justine Linley
Chief Executive Officer
Ballarat City Council