Rod has extensive leadership, management and governance experience in a range of public, private and not-for-profit organisations. A diverse career has seen a range of employers including the Australian Army, Telstra, Integral Energy, Australian Catholic University, NRMA, British-American Tobacco, and a regional service provider. Roles have included business advisor, leadership, command, operations, planning, human resources, change management, training, logistics and administration.

Rod has extensive board experience including Rural Financial Counselling Services, aged care, small business, national and NSW industry training bodies, a professional association, the Boer War Memorial Committee, Industry Representative Committees and NSW Government Training Committees. To support his experience, Rod's  tertiary qualifications include Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma in Training and Development, Master of Educational Administration, MBA, Diploma in Training and Assessment Systems, Diploma in OH&S Management and Company Directors Diploma

Jessica Brown is a degree qualified Marketing and Public Relations professional with many years experience in providing strategic marketing and policy advice to a wide range of corporate, government and non-government entities. She moved from Sydney to the Macquarie Valley in 2002 and lives in Narromine with her husband and two young sons. She has previous Board experience having served for five years with the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce and is currently the Vice Chair of the RFCS NSW - Central West.

She has an extensive network throughout the region and currently works for the Central West Catchment Management Authority in a water policy role.

Rae Craft is a member of the Board of the Rural Financial Counselling Service - Central West.  Rae has also been a member of the Macquarie Rural Advisory Service committee since 2001.  She has an extensive rural background, being an active partner in the family farming business for 30 years.  Rae is also currently employed in a book retail business and has worked previously as an Employment Officer in Dubbo for a number of years. As the current Secretary/ Treasurer of the local Bushfire Brigade Rae has also volunteered for the Executive in various local volunteer organisations. 

Janice has worked in public relations, advertising, merchandising and the hospitality industry. After attaining the Cordon Bleu Certificate from Cordon Bleu, London Janice travelled extensively and worked and managed hotels and motels with her husband before moving to Dubbo in NSW and purchasing a rural property.

For over 30 years Janice has successfully managed a small farming enterprise with her husband outside Dubbo. For 10 years until December 2008 she was a partner and part owner of a Financial Planning Business in Dubbo.  Janice's experience includes being actively involved with the Country Women's Association of NSW for over 35 years, Group President and Representative on State Executive and she has held numerous positions at State and local levels.

• 2003-2006  Janice was a Board member of the Macquarie Rural Advisory Service;  
• 2006 to present - Board Member RFCS-CW;
• Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors;
• Justice of the Peace;
• Recipient of Dubbo City Community Service Award.