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Leadership Team<\/h1>\n

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Directors<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Australian Renderers Association?s strategies and programs are overseen by a Board of Directors.[\/vc_column_text]

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Peter Milzewski<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”position-state”]ARA Position<\/strong> President<\/p>\n

State<\/strong> Queensland[\/vc_column_text]

<\/div>[vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”features-section margin50″][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”captitalize”]<\/p>\n

Ashley Palmer<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”position-state”]ARA Position<\/strong> Vice President<\/p>\n

State<\/strong> Western Australia & Victoria[\/vc_column_text]

<\/div>[vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”features-section margin50″][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”captitalize”]<\/p>\n

Ben Baron<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”position-state”]ARA Position<\/strong> Director<\/p>\n

State<\/strong> Western Australia[\/vc_column_text]

<\/div>[vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”features-section margin50″][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”captitalize”]<\/p>\n

Michael Betar<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”position-state”]ARA Position<\/strong> Director<\/p>\n

State<\/strong> New South Wales[\/vc_column_text]

<\/div>[vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”features-section margin50″][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”captitalize”]<\/p>\n

Gary Deutrom<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”position-state”]ARA Position<\/strong> Director<\/p>\n

State<\/strong> South Australia[\/vc_column_text]

<\/div>[vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”features-section margin50″][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”captitalize”]<\/p>\n

George Schinard<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”position-state”]ARA Position<\/strong> Director<\/p>\n

State<\/strong> Queensland[\/vc_column_text]

<\/div>[vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”features-section margin50″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”captitalize”]<\/p>\n

Cameron Jones<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”position-state”]ARA Position<\/strong> Director<\/p>\n

State<\/strong> Victoria[\/vc_column_text]

<\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]Cameron Jones is a Non-Executive Director of Parwan Protein & Tallow and founder of Honed Projects. He is leading the Parwan Eco-Industrial Precinct in regional Victoria \u2014 a long-term initiative integrating rendering, renewable energy, and circular industrial development. With experience across property development, infrastructure, and more recently rendering, Cameron brings strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and a commitment to advancing sustainability, biosecurity, and best practice design principles within the rendering\u00a0sector.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1693827772047{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}”]
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Executive Officer<\/h2>\n

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Jess Bloomfield<\/h2>\n

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<\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]Jess serves as the Executive Officer of the Australian Renderers Association (ARA), where she combines her passion for science with extensive industry knowledge to support the Australian rendering sector. With a BSc in Animal Production and years of experience as a farm productivity consultant, Jess has been a valuable member of the ARA team since 2021, previously working as the Symposium Coordinator & Executive Assistant. She is dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in the industry, with a focus on sustainability and export opportunities. Jess enjoys working closely with members to ensure a vibrant future for Australian rendering.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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