Committee
The Childers Chamber of Commerce committee is a team of dedicated volunteers who are committed to helping local businesses grow their networks and become more effective.
The Childers Chamber Committee consists of:
- Wayne Say - President
- John Russo - Vice-President
- Nicole Skjaerbaek - Treasurer
- Geoff Bassett - Secretary
- Ian Jenkins- Commitee Member
- Barb Jenkins - Committee Member
- Deb Mahoney - Committee Member
- Bruce Mahoney - Committee Member
Wayne Say - President
Wayne Say is the new president of Childers Chamber of Commerce, and is owner of Wayne Say & Associates.
John Russo - Vice President
John Russo has previously been President of the Childers Chamber of Commerce for the past three years, and is a third generation local. John is also a cane farmer, president and instructor at the local karate club, and is Chairman of the National Karate Association.
Nicole Skjaerbaek - Treasurer
Geoff Bassett - Secretary
Geoff Bassett and Nicole Skjaerbaek are owners of the Gateway Motor Inn in Childers. They both have EMBA's and Masters in Hospitality Administration from the Ecole Hotelier de Lausanne in Switzerland. Together they have experience and backgrounds in Finance, Recruitment and HR, sales and marketing. They have travelled the world and are keen to bring their experience and knowledge to the Chamber. They believe Childers has amazing potential, is a unique location and should be fostered to grow to its full potential through its business community.
Ian Jenkins - Committee Member
Barb Jenkins - Committee Member
Deb Mahoney - Committee Member
Bruce Mahoney - Committee Member