The Committee
The Olive SA Committee consists of people with a vested interest in ensuring the viability of the South Australian Olive Industry.

The Executive Committee comprises a President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer. The other Committee members are invited from the wider industry and various agencies.

Olives SA is a Participating State body (PSB) under the Australian Olive Association (AOA) structure.  We aim to ensure that our industry is represented nationally and continues to thrive in an effective and cohesive manner.

The Olives SA Board Members for 2012

Elected Executive Committee Members:

• President: RICHARD WHITING
  Phone: (08) 8293 5099
  Mobile: 0417 887 402
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• Vice President: TASH GIRDLER
  Phone: 0427 571 931
  Mobile :0427 571 931
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• Secretary: PAUL EBLEN
  Phone: (08) 8291-2015
  Mobile: 0417 814 916
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• Treasurer: MICHAEL JOHNSTON
  Phone: 08 8267-4022
  Mobile: 0419 815 839
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Other Elected Committee Members

Bob Gilliver (Talinga Grove)
Phone: (08) 8302 9292
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Kent Hallett (Mid North)
Phone: 8847 255
Mobile: 0428 829 024
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Anthony Papalia (Adelaide Plains)
Phone: 8284 7559
Mobile: 0419 804 068
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Robin Trevilyan (Adelaide Plains)
Phone: (08) 8520-2788
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David Castle (Mid North)
Mobile: 0427 601 532
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Steve Pantelos (Processor/Harvestor Representative)
Mobile: 0414 315 137
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Chris Tankey (Mid North)

Mobile: 0421 053 357

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We warmly welcome anyone with an interest in the future of the Olive Industry to register their interest for future vacancies on the Committee.

Please email the President, at this email address,   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ,   if you are interested in being a part of the Olives SA Board.

Appointed Committee Members at Large: Adding special skills to the Committee

Michelle Wirthensohn (University of Adelaide)
Mobile: 0427 526 473
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George Atsalis, (Eclipse Enterprises (Australia) Pty Ltd)

Mobile: 0421 935 786

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Trudie Michels (Food & Wine by Design)

Mobile: 0419 031 527

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Contact Olives SA:

Postal Address:      

Olives South Australia
GPO Box 2920
ADELAIDE SA 5000

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