Our Staff
The Board is supported by a staff team with extensive government and private sector experience in regional economic and community development.
All Project Managers have a primary economic development role and region-wide responsibilities. Staff with appropriate experience and expertise are dedicated to the following key activity areas:
- Economic Development
- Tourism Development
- Food Industry Development
- Indigenous Economic Development
- Employment and Skills Development
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Special Projects
- Aged and Disability Care
Dion Dorward
Position: Chief Executive Officer/Director Regional Development
Email: dion.dorward@rdawep.org.au
Brad Riddle
Position: Deputy Director Regional Development
Email: brad.riddle@rdawep.org.au
Mobile: 0427 824 688
Peter Scott
Position: Economic Development Manager
Email: peter.scott@rdawep.org.au
Mobile: 0455 026 000
David Penfold
Position: Economic Development Manager
Email: david.penfold@rdawep.org.au
Mobile: 0421 055 590
Howard Coote
Position: Indigenous Economic Development Manager
Email: howard.coote@rdawep.org.au
Mobile: 0429 672 400
Sondra Stewart
Position: Tourism Development Manager
Email: sondra.stewart@rdawep.org.au
Mobile: 0417 811 622
Peter Mitchell
Position: Employment and Skills Development Manager
Email: peter.mitchell@rdawep.org.au
Mobile: 0429 826 588
Roger Paul
Position: Manager Corporate Services
Email: roger.paul@rdawep.org.au
Phone: 0468 348 501
Wendy Ettridge
Position: Executive Assistant
Email: wendy.ettridge@rdawep.org.au
Phone: 08 8682 6588
Sue Henriksen
Position: Business Support Officer
Email: sue.henriksen@rdawep.org.au
Phone: 08 8682 6588