Our Team

At the heart of the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) is a passionate and experienced team, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of athletes. From strategic leadership to day-to-day operations, our people are united by a shared commitment to excellence in regional sport development.

Board of Directors

Darryl Clout

Chair

Matthew Waring

Deputy Chair

Meg Granger

Treasurer

Ian Robilliard OAM

Director

Carolyn Kay

Board Member

Sarah Ferman

Board Member

Mark Ingrey

Board Member

Greg Downes

Board Member

Olivia Skellern

Board Member

RAS Executive Leadership Team

Our Executive Team leads the organisation with vision, integrity, and a deep understanding of the regional sporting landscape.

Brett O’Farrell

Chief Executive Officer

Mark Calverley

Chief Operating Officer

Luke Tucker

GM – Commercial & Community

Emily Burgess-Moore

GM – Growth & Operations

Nicole Yarrington

GM – Finance & Governance

Erin Wilson

GM – Performance & Innovation

RAS Staff

Our RAS team of staff provide centralised support to each regional office team.

Sallie Partridge

Executive Services Manager

D’Arcy Van den Bossche

Commercial Relationships Manager

Shona Eichorn

Advancement Services Manager

Bianca Wellings

Marketing & Communications Manager

Ashlea Smith

Stakeholder Experience Coordinator

Lisa Honeyman

Accounts Officer

Jamie Hetherington

Performance Support Manager

Regional Managers

Each Regional Academy is led by a Regional Manager, who oversees operations, coordinates with local sporting bodies, and ensures the successful implementation of development programs.

Roxanne Wain

Regional Manager
Central Coast & Hunter

Sue Charles

Regional Manager
North Coast & Northern Inland

Martin Bullock

Regional Manager
South West Sydney & Western Sydney

Jared Kahlefeldt

Regional Manager
Southern & Limestone Coast

Candice Boggs

Regional Manager
Western Region

Regional Staff

Each Regional Academy operates its own dedicated office, staffed by professionals who manage the day-to-day delivery of programs and athlete support services. These teams are deeply embedded in their communities and play a vital role in ensuring local athletes receive tailored guidance and opportunities.

Tara Angell

Sports Programs Manager
Central Coast

Rohan Stevenson

Sports Programs Manager
Hunter

Luke Field

Sports Programs Manager
North Coast

Martin Rae

Sports Programs Manager
Northern Inland

Bridget Butterfield

Sports Programs Manager
Southern

Stephen Craig

Sports Programs Manager
South West Sydney

Daniel Bunyan

Sports Programs Manager
Western Region

Heather Smith

Sports Programs Manager
Western Sydney

Tony Elletson

Sports Programs Manager
Limestone Coast

Abbie Marlin

Sports Programs Admin Officer
Central Coast

Ella Cameron

Sports Programs Admin Officer
Hunter

Elzie Bambach

Sports Programs Admin Officer
North Coast

Pip Benham

Sports Programs Admin Officer
Northern Inland

Cathy Breese

Finance & Office Manager
Southern

Kellie Nolan

Sports Programs Admin Officer
South West Sydney

Georgie Betts

Sports Programs Admin Officer
Western Region

Romina Jean-Louis

Sports Programs Admin Officer
Western Sydney