Scouts WA Board Members

Stephen has a long association with Scouts WA starting in 1976 as a Cub, Scout and Venturer, then Leader before being awarded his Queens Scout Award.

He is a passionate advocate for Scouting and our Youth Leading Adult Supporting program.

Stephen is an ICT business professional with over 35 years of experience. He has held many executive roles, including operating his own successful business for eight years and 12 years as the Chief Technology Officer of OptiComm, a publicly listed telecommunications company.

Today he spends his time as a professional Non-Executive Director and business and risk consultant. Since 2020, he has been the Chair of Astley Care Inc, a not-for-profit home care provider. He is also a Non-Executive Director of the unlisted public company DGtek – a Fibre to the Home telecommunications provider based in Melbourne. He holds multiple master’s degrees in science, business and law.

Greg brings over 30 years of experience in executive roles with him having fully built, developed and managed teams across a wide variety of operations, countries and cultures.

As the current General Manager for an automation and robotics company, his role combines technical and leadership skills. Prior to this position, Greg’s executive roles varied across mining and mining contractor companies including running his own safety and risk consulting business for over 10 years.

Greg holds tertiary qualifications in Mining, Adult Education and a Graduate Diploma and Masters in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety, along with a number of VET diplomas. Greg is passionate about youth development, and spent over 20 years as an Officer in the Australian Air Force Cadets and has been a national Board Member, member of the national risk committee and over five years as the Chair in addition to five years as the Vice Chair of the State Board of the Duke of Edinburg’s International Award.

Rebecca has a Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education and recently completed a Master of Education. Currently, Rebecca is Head of Teaching at Communicare Academy, and manages the school operations, policies, funding, disability inclusion and supports.

Rebecca was a Brownie and Guide in Scotland. In 2005, when her family moved to Australia, she joined Scouts before being booted in 2017. Rebecca held many committee positions for WARC (WA Rover Council). After two terms as WARC Public Relations Officer, she became Vice Chairperson – Membership and Training position; before serving as WARC Chairperson.

Rebecca was the WARC Secretary and completed her Baden Powell Scout Award. Scouts awarded Rebecca the Ian Jennings’ Rover Service Award in 2018, in recognition of her service as WARC Chairperson and the growth of the Rover section during her time in the section.

Natasha is a CEO of a not-for-profit organisation in the aged care sector. Natasha’s foundations come from 13 years in the finance industry, giving her a good understanding of the drivers of business and the challenges that come along with it.

Natasha has a Bachelor of Commerce via Curtin University, Post-graduate diploma in Applied Finance and Investment and Master of Leadership through Deakin University.

The importance of being a well-rounded and grounded person with strong leadership qualities is what has drawn her to Scouts WA and she is committed to ensuring Scouts WA continues in its mission to encourage the development of young people. Her spare time is spent with her husband and two young daughters. 

Jonathan is an accomplished executive with a 30 years’ experience in CEO, senior leadership and director roles. He recently stepped down from his position as CEO of LGIS (local government discretionary mutual) after a successful nine 9-year tenure. His executive career included senior leadership roles with leading risk management, consulting and financial services organisations, including Marsh/JLT (18 years) AIG and Aon (20 years).

Throughout his professional journey, Jonathan has focused on risk management, strategy and governance in the not for profit and for purpose sector. He has worked with organisations including St Vincent’s, Activ Foundation, Amana Living; bringing his expertise to enhance their operations.

Jonathan holds a number of non-executive roles including director with RLSWA, Dale Cottages, Scouts WA, LMDRF and SCHCS. He also serves as an independent member for Local Government Finance and Audit committees and the RSPCA.

A graduate of the AICD Program (GAICD) he holds Fellowship and Life Membership with ANZIIF, and an MBA from Deakin University.

Tanya has over 35 years of experience in the property industry, working internationally, nationally, and in WA. She is currently consulting full-time for Fiveight, part of the Tattarang group, after serving as Director of Infrastructure Projects at Minderoo.

Tanya holds a Bachelor of Architecture, is a registered (non-practising) architect, and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has led large-scale property development projects for over 20 years and has deep ties to the property and construction industry in WA. Tanya is a former president of the Property Council in WA and a former Director of the national board of the Property Council of Australia. She received the 2022 WA Women in Leadership Award from UDIA and the 2019 WA Crystal Vision Award from NAWIC.

Tanya supports youth empowerment, leadership, and resilience, aligning strongly with the Scouts’ mission to educate and build a better world.