BOARD MEMBERS
SWAS is governed by a Board of Management who are nominated, elected and appointed from within the South West Victoria region. SWAS employs staff, contracts coaches and engages with volunteers and members of local sporting clubs and associations.
NICK MARSHALL - CHAIRPERSON
Corangamite
Board Member from October 2020, Chairperson from November 2023
A big sports fan with a keen interest (and PhD) in Aussie Rules, as well as supports the south west region's aspiring athletes.
TAMARA BULL - VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Warrnambool
Board Member and Vice-Chairperson from October 2019.
A community asset who is heavily involved in community sport administration with a passion for netball.
DANIEL PEARSON - TREASURER
Warrnambool
Board Member and Treasurer from October 2020
A finance professional who is an all-round sports fan with a keen interest in cricket.
SHARYN STEVENSON - SECRETARY
Warrnambool
Board Member and Secretary from October 2019
A community leader with heavy involvement through hockey.
ANNA SANDERSON
Warrnambool
Board Member from November 2021
A strategic community leader with ties to youth programs, council, and netball.
LAURA O'DOWD
Corangamite
Board Member from November 2022
A passionate health promotion advocate who has strong connections to community.
MARK BRIDGE
Moyne
Board Member from February 2018, Chairperson from October 2020 - November 2023
A passionate advocate for south west athletes with a keen involvement in hockey throughout the region.
MARK O'BRIEN
Southern Grampians
Board Member from November 2023
A keen golfer who has a strong desire to see young south west athletes achieve the highest level they can.