Staff
Introducing Anita Sutherland, Regional Manager
Anita is a seasoned professional with over 11 years of experience in the field of business support. She has been working at Kimberley Small Business Support (KSBS) since the beginning of her career and has made a significant contribution to the success of many small businesses in the region. During her time at KSBS, Anita has developed a deep understanding of the challenges that small businesses face and has helped many entrepreneurs overcome these challenges and grow their businesses. |
Anita's passion for supporting small businesses has led her to take on an additional job with Rural West Financial Counselling for the past 2.5 years. In this role, she has gained valuable experience in financial counselling, which has further enhanced her ability to help small businesses succeed. Anita's unique combination of skills and experience has made her an invaluable resource for entrepreneurs in the region.
Anita holds a bachelor's degree in marketing and a master's degree in counselling. These qualifications, combined with her financial counselling experience, have given her a broad skill set that enables her to provide comprehensive support to small businesses. Whether it's developing marketing strategies, providing financial counselling, or offering emotional support, Anita is always willing to go the extra mile to help her clients succeed.
In her free time, Anita enjoys hiking and spending time with her family. She is also an active member of the local business community, and regularly attends networking events and business conferences. Anita is committed to supporting the growth and success of small businesses in the region, and is always willing to lend a helping hand to those who need it.
Anita holds a bachelor's degree in marketing and a master's degree in counselling. These qualifications, combined with her financial counselling experience, have given her a broad skill set that enables her to provide comprehensive support to small businesses. Whether it's developing marketing strategies, providing financial counselling, or offering emotional support, Anita is always willing to go the extra mile to help her clients succeed.
In her free time, Anita enjoys hiking and spending time with her family. She is also an active member of the local business community, and regularly attends networking events and business conferences. Anita is committed to supporting the growth and success of small businesses in the region, and is always willing to lend a helping hand to those who need it.
Board Members
Tracy ThorgersenPresident
Tracy has been a member of the Broome community for 15 years, a majority of her time there was working for Westpac Banking Corporation in the Kimberley Region as a local Bank Manager/Home Finance Manager. As her career progressed she found herself wanting a more challenging role with diversity and feeling the need to obtain and manage her own Business. She later decided to follow a path into something that she would love and enjoy, which became her own Business as a Registrar of Marriages throughout the Kimberley region offering people an escape into the outback with some secluded destinations to Wed. She has worked for the Attorney General's Department as an unpaid voluntary Justice of the Peace and the Department of Housing in Leasing, along with her own successful business.
She has also participated in organisations in her Community such as Rotary, Lions, Chair for the Small Business Centre West Kimberley for around ten years and Treasurer/ Secretary for Rotary and other clubs in her community. |
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Tim McClintockBoard Member
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Stewart MilneTreasurer - Derby
Introducing Stewart Milne, business owner of Optitax in Derby, and facilitates business advise on behalf of Kimberley Small Business Support.
Stewart has been an accountant for 7 years and has been residing in Derby for the last 3 years. Stewart holds a bachelor of business (Accounting and Finance) and also studied Corporations Law. Stewart has a real passion for small business growth and success and is also very community minded and has taken on the role as President of Derby Chamber of Commerce. |
Tevita NarobaBoard Member - Kununurra
Advisor - Community Social Performance at Rio Tinto
Tevita is an experienced community engagement specialist, accredited financial counsellor and supervisor with a comprehensive work history in the banking, insurance, telecommunications, small business, and community services sectors. He is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Research focused on enhancing the financial well-being of the Kimberley mob. Tevita is a passionate advocate of strong financial well-being for indigenous people being a key to self-determination and economic empowerment. |
VACANTBoard Member
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