Board and Management
Board of Directors
Steve Chay
President
Head of Service Delivery Sydney Trains, responsible for managing the Rail Operations Centre Sydney that oversees and manages all aspects of the Rail Operations, including incident response and management throughout Sydney and Outer Metropolitan to Newcastle, Lithgow, Nowra and Campbelltown. Oversaw the build design of the Rail Operations Centre and training provided to a large number of staff, (104 officers within the Centre at any one time on the operations floor). Currently assisting with the signalling project for the entire Sydney Trains Network. Has been a member of Everglades as a golfer since 1994, became a Bowls Member in 2022, and enjoys and appreciates those activities that are provided by the Club on regular basis. Has been a member of the Golf committee for the past Decade, serving in various positions including Vice Capitan, and currently serves as Vice President. Completed core training in Director Foundation & Management Collaboration and Finance for Club Boards. Member of the Directors Institute CDI.
Rodney Blake
Vice President
Retired. NSW Sales Manager of multibranch automotive parts company; National Marketing Manager Australia for USA automotive parts manufacturer and distributor; Master Franchisor for Sydney area with 40 Franchisees; Owner/Operator Cosmetic and Perfume Importing Company. Chair of Disciplinary Committee, Member of the Building & Assets Committee; Member of the Membership Committee; Member of the Audit and Compliance Committee. Everglades Golfing member for 11 years and appointed to the board in 2021 as Senior Vice President. Member of the Directors Institute CDI.
Michael Quilkey
Vice President
Operator of a small successful real estate company, employing 19 people. Team leader involved in commercial, industrial and residential sales, management and development. Currently holding licenses for real estate agent, auctioneer and stock and station agent. Knowledgeable in the development process from planning to construction from being in the industry for 37 years, and developing both commercial and residential projects that were delivered within budget. Golfing member of Everglades Country Club for 26 years. Currently serving his 4th term as Director and member of the Board’s Audit and Compliance Committee and Chair of the Building, Assets and Environmental Committee. Completed core training in Director Foundation & Management Collaboration and Finance for Club Boards. Member of the Directors Institute CDI.
Ross Seabrook
General Manager
Bachelor of Business, (Tourism & Resort Management), Masters in Accounting and ACCM accreditation has been the company secretary since 25 June 2019. Ross has over 30 years’ experience in the club and hospitality industry where he has held a range of management positions with licensed clubs and international hotels. In these businesses, extensive operational, financial and marketing experience was gained in a range of capacities, including several general management positions. Ross also has extensive club strategic financial consulting experience having completed a number of engagements involving master planning, investment analysis and feasibility studies for hotels, restaurants and mixed use commercial developments
Ian Cameron
Director
Retired, with a background in IT services and training. A golfing member at Everglades since 2007. Currently Secretary of the Men’s Golf Committee and the Greens Committee, positions held since 2018.
Strong interest in sports administration. A committee member in various positions at Avoca Beach Rugby Club since 2007. Held the position of Competition Secretary for Central Coast Junior Rugby Union 2010-18, being awarded Life Membership of that organisation. Served as a director of Central Coast Rugby Union 2013-18.
Elected to the Board in November 2022. Member of the Building & Assets Committee; Member of the Membership Committee; Member of the Grants Committee.
Janice Jones
Director
I am a retired EN Nurse. I have been a member of Everglades Club for 12 Years. I have served in various committee positions including Vice President, President and currently taken over the role as Secretary of lady’s bowls. Completed core training in Director Foundation & Management Collaboration and Finance for Club Boards and a Member of the Directors Institute CDI.
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Rosamond Laws
Director
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Having recently retired from Financial Services, is a keen and active member of the golf club and supporter of Everglades.
As Senior Technical Underwriter has a thorough understanding of industry legislation and compliance, to innovate, drive posterity and grow business partnerships.
Originally from the UK, she served 8 years in the Women’s Royal Navy; thankfully at onshore training establishments, as she gets seasick. Her role involved Education, training and development serving most of her time with the Royal Marines.
Roz is a Chartered Insurer and holds ACII and Fellowship ALUCA. Also has a HNC in Business and Finance.
Member of the Board’s Audit and Compliance Committee and Disciplinary Committee.
Trevor Walker
Director
Whilst on the Board from 2015 to 2021 (including being Club President) and coming in at a time when the Club was in severe financial difficulties, myself AND the then Board Members, brought the Club back from the brink to financial stability, mainly thanks to the tremendous support and ability of the CEO Ross Seabrook, Michelle, and the office staff.
The Vibes Bar and Restaurant development is testimony to the success of those years, and I look forward to contributing once again to the future success of our Club.
I am a retired Automotive Engineer/Proprietor of “Walker Automotive Engineering P/L” a Woy Woy Auto business for over 34 years. Member of Woy Woy Rotary Club for the past 19 years, serving in various Board positions, including President in 2005/06. A member of Everglades Country Club for 58 years. Member of the Men’s Golf Committee for 12 years; 4 years as Vice Captain, two terms as President and two terms as Vice President. Golf representative on the Environmental, Greens and Golf Renovation Committees. Served six terms as Club Director: three terms as Club President, Chairperson of both its Disciplinary Committee and ClubGRANTS Committee, and representative on the Board’s Audit and Compliance Committee. Completed core training in Director Foundation & Management Collaboration and Finance for Club Boards whilst in office. Past member of the Directors Institute CDI.
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