Steve is a fellow member of the IPWEA and has over 25 years’ experience in infrastructure management across the public and private sectors. Steve has a strong appreciation for the importance of applying robust planning and risk management frameworks to ensure the necessary funds are available to deliver projects and programs at the agreed level of service. Steve brings a depth and breadth of expertise to the team and a willingness to share experiences with those who wish to develop their skills and knowledge.

Jacqui Hansen is a consulting civil engineer with 25 years’ experience in local government. She specialises in Asset Management and for 15 years has provided consulting services to local government, helping Councils to improve asset management practices and develop meaningful asset management plans. Her focus has always been the needs of regional, rural and remote communities. She brings her real-life experiences to the team.

Rachel is CEO of Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers, Queensland's peak body representing fruit, vegetables, and nuts. A true advocate for growers, her least favourite phrase to hear is: "I'm just a farmer. Farmers are entrepreneurs, logistics experts, scientists, managers, investors, recruiters, marketers and negotiators." Prior to this position, Rachel held the role of Mayor for six years where she became known for her calm and considered approach, her passion and unrelenting advocacy. Rachel credits the time spent as mayor with her ability to build teams of people with different skill sets, motivators, and personalities. It also solidified her belief in data-driven decision-making.

Since starting with local government nearly 25 years ago, Adam has held a number of senior roles in asset financial management in NSW State Government, Federal Government and the University sector. In more recent times, Adam has worked as a consultant to several NSW local governments, specialising in the integration of Asset data with large ERP systems, data modelling, capital expenditure management, AMP preparation and asset financial management. Adam is a CPA with an economics degree and also holds a Master of Business Administration.

Ross Goyne is a qualified Civil, Municipal and Water / Wastewater Engineer with over 44 years? experience. He worked in Local Government in many senior management roles for a period of 27 years in seven municipalities across two states. Moving to private industry in 2005 he ran his own consultancy Director Ross J Goyne Consulting P/L for over 13 years. The consulting focussed on providing specialist support for public works organisations in Asset Management and Project Management. Ross has passion for and been involved with Asset Management and Geographic Information Systems since the early 1990's and was the recipient of an Institute of Municipal Engineering Foundation - Overseas Study Tour award to the US and Canada in 1992 to further study these topics. In 2013 he was the recipient of the prestigious Municipal Engineering Foundation Victoria, Excellence in Engineering Medal (The Cedric Tuxen Medal).