Since moving from the Education Sector, Ruth has had over 20 years’ experience in Business. Fifteen of those years have been at a Senior Executive level serving on numerous executive Management Committees. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is well-versed in Strategy, Communication & Project Management. Ruth is committed to open and clear communication to ensure positive outcomes, whether as a: Teacher; Manager of Auditors (Registered Training Organisations, Vic.); Media and Communications Manager for the Victorian Ombudsman; National Manager of Complex Complaints, ANZ; Quality Manager for the TIO; or, just telling it how it is to three children. Ruth semi-retired 7 years ago and joined the family’ Agri-vet & commercial property business. Ruth has a Bachelor of Science, majoring in human physiology, a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Consumer Affairs, & Post Graduate Diploma’s in: Education; Industry; Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations; & Alternative Dispute Resolution and various other certifications. Obviously, committed to lifelong learning and taking up challenges. Interesting Fact Ruth has spent the last eight months managing the financial and procurement process for a family property renovation. (2024)