Staff & Committees
Rick Smith
President
Julian Versloot
Treasurer
Julian has been with BAPS since August 2012 when he was appointed into his current role of Treasurer. Julian's interest in agriculture stems back to when his grandfather was a diary farmer in Holland. He has been a chartered accountant with over 30 years expereince but has a passion for improvement having dragged BAPS into the 21st century utilising technology to make the running of the Society more streamlined. His hobbies and interests include camping and offroad 4 x4, history, rural shows and renovating his house. Julian works tirelessly behind the scenes delivering the finanicial reports.
Elizabeth van Beek
Executive Officer
Elizabeth joined BAPS in June 2020. She moved from Christchurch, New Zealand to Melbourne late 2000 and has been in senior management roles in Melbourne and Queensland. She has a great deal of experience in major event management having organised the Melbourne Pool & Spa Expo for several years and large Awards Gala Black Tie Dinners, to name a few.
Georgina Walton
Administration
Georgina has been with BAPS since July 2017 , previously working in the finance industry for many years.
Georgina's first challenge was with Lucy, the Executive Team and BAPS volunteers producing a very successful Spring Show, Georgina looks forward to the many and varied events this year.
Georgina encourages young people to get involved in the Show Society, particularly if you have an interest in Agriculture. Volunteering is a very rewarding experience also, good for the CV too. Georgina brings a friendly warmth that greets the many visitors to the Ballarat showgrounds, and nothing is too much trouble.
Georgina's first challenge was with Lucy, the Executive Team and BAPS volunteers producing a very successful Spring Show, Georgina looks forward to the many and varied events this year.
Georgina encourages young people to get involved in the Show Society, particularly if you have an interest in Agriculture. Volunteering is a very rewarding experience also, good for the CV too. Georgina brings a friendly warmth that greets the many visitors to the Ballarat showgrounds, and nothing is too much trouble.
Stuart Rowe
Maintenance Contractor
Stuart has been withBAPS since 2015 when he was appointed into his current role of Maintenance Contractor. Stuart's pride he takes in the Showgrounds is commended on the appearance of the gorunds he delievrs for each and every event.
Stuart's interest in old collectables is fascinating and he is always up to share a story or picture with you.
Angela McLachlan
Events Co-ordinator
Angela McLachlan is our Events Co-ordinator. Angela joined BAPS on a part time basis mid-year 2020. Her background is in event management having worked for Ironman, ITU World Triathlon Championships, Noosa Triathlon and Run for the Kids.
2019-2020 Executive
Kelley Jones
Senior Vice President
Matthew Dickinson
Junior Vice President & Cattle Chair
Geoff Fisken
Immediate Past President
Jonathan Tischler
Chair of Sheep Committee
Michael Daunt
Advisor & Chair of Showgrounds Development Committee
Kerri Gallagher
Executive Member
Peter Fraser
Advisor
Ben Fleay
Executive Member
Matthew Menhennet
Executive Member
Rebecca Stacey
Executive Member & Chair of Promtions Committee
Alistair Freeman
Chair of Wine Committee
Liz Molesworth
President of Ladies Committee
Phil Franklin
Advisor & Chair of Scholarships Committee