Directors
The Australian Renderers Association’s strategies and programs are overseen by a Board of Directors.
Peter Milzewski
ARA Position President
State Queensland
A senior executive leader across all aspects of the fast-paced supply chain of fresh, processed, and manufactured meat proteins in Australia and export markets. Peter has 30 years of experience in senior management across Agri-business, FMCG and cattle production. He is results-driven with demonstrated success in delivering strong results that positively impact bottom-line profitability.
Damian Evans
ARA Position Vice President
State New South Wales
Managing Director for Colyer Fehr with over 20 years experience in finance, tallow trading, and administration for international and local customers. Damian is the ARA representative to the World Rendering Organisation. He was awarded the ARA BW Bartlett Award for service to industry in 2019.
Tim Juzefowicz
ARA Position Executive Officer
State Victoria
Over 20 years rendering industry experience in production, environment, technical and quality management. Tim has a substantial history with the ARA including as Director and World Rendering Organisation President.
George Schinard
ARA Position Director
State Queensland
Commodity Manager for Wilmar Trading Australia Pty Ltd. George manages the animal protein meal department for Wilmar Trading and has over 18 years experience in local and export trade.
Michael Betar
ARA Position Director
State New South Wales
CEO and founder of agricultural commodities trading company Standard Commodities Australia Pty Ltd. Michael has over 20 years of experience specialising in animal protein meal.
Ashley Palmer
ARA Position Director
State Western Australia & Victoria
Involved in a family-owned rendering company for the past 40 years. Ashley is currently Managing Director of a diverse agricultural group which includes businesses in rendering, canola oil crushing, edible oil refining and global oil distribution.
Gary Deutrom
ARA Position Director
State South Australia
General Manager of MBL Proteins, Rendering Divisions, at Master Butchers Co-Operative Ltd. Gary manages three MBL Protein sites, raw material supply chain, and local and export sales. He has over 34 years of experience in the rendering industry.
Ben Baron
ARA Position Director
State Western Australia
General Manager, Rendering and Protein, at Craig Mostyn Group, overseeing the Talloman site in WA and protein trading operations in Victoria. Ben has over 20 years experience in manufacturing, operations, and systems management including managing rendering safety, quality, and environmental compliance.