Member, Eastern Transport Coalition
Ross Hepburn (Treasurer) : (COM 2 Years)
Ross Hepburn started his working career at ACI Fibreglass in Frankston Road, Dandenong in the late 1970's while living in Springvale and finished his diverse career retiring as the Director of Corporate Services for the City of Greater Dandenong in 2007. His connection with Springvale and Dandenong spans some 35 years with connections in sport, business and local government.
He is former general manager and company director, and holds degrees in civil engineering and business administration. He served on the council of RMIT University for 13 years with lengthy terms as both deputy chancellor and treasurer. He was an inaugural director of the South East Melbourne Manufacturer's Alliance. He is a life member and past president of Coomoora and Dandenong Cricket clubs and the Dandenong District Cricket Association. He maintains a strong interest in local community affairs.
Deborah Remfry (Vice Chairperson) : (COM 5 Years)
Deborah joined the Committee of Management in 2005. Deborah has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a post graduate diploma in Town and Country Planning.
Deborah has lived and worked overseas and has worked for local and state government in planning related fields for the past 20 years.
Deborah worked in the Greater Dandenong area 2002-2009.
Samar Mougharbel (Vice Chairperson) : (COM 4 Years)
Samar is actively involved and committed to promoting multiculturalism in the community, particularly with migrant and refugee women.
Samar has 10 years experience working in the community sector, both in voluntary and paid capacities. Since 2001 she has been committed to community development and social programs aiming to bring positive changes, improvement and empowerment to women from culturally and linguistically diverse background.
Samar is actively involved in various Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission forums and discussions regarding racial and religious discrimination against Muslim Women. She is currently the Springvale Neighbourhood House Coordinator where she is involved with more than 50 community groups.
She is also involved with a
number of agencies and projects, such as:
20 years experience computer programming
and systems analysis
Mr Chris James : (COM 36 Years)
Joined the committee of management in 1971 and has held position of Treasurer, Vic-Chairperson, Chairperson at various times. Background is in banking and finance with ANZ group and retired in 1997 after 41 years. During that time held various management posts in Marketing, Sales, Audit and Training.
Is a life member of the Bureau and member of Committee of Management of Blind Bight Community Centre, and SVN Inc., an organisation which manages a community project. Also, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.
Youhorn Chea : (COM 7 Years)
Former President of Cambodian Association of Victoria. Elected as Councillor in the City of Greater Dandenong since 1997 and former Mayor in 2001-2002. Worked as Welfare Co-ordinator of the Cambodian Association from 1987 until 2001 and Director of the same organisation from 2002. Graduated from Monash University in 1991 Diploma of Arts (Human Services Administration).
Sam Navarria : (COM 4 Years)