Introducing your 2022 - 23 Board

Left to right: Ian Barker, Russ Sweetman, Ros McCully, Michele Farrugia, Erin Green & David Jarman at the 2022 Industry Awards (Absent: Rob Stewart, Gary Bond, Mathew Wandmaker, Justin Hart)

Our Board

We'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate all new office bearers to The LVML Board, and pass on our thanks to those outgoing members.

Chris Weiss, Steven Ford and Andrew Grasby have left the board after an outstanding number of years filling a number of roles. They are all big shoes to fill - but we welcome 4 new members ready to take on the challenge!

Welcome, Gary, Michele, Erin and Mathew!

The LVML Board 2022 - 2023

President: David Jarman

Vice President: Ian Barker

Treasurer: Russ Sweetman

Secretary: Ros McCully

Board Members:

Rob Stewart, Gary Bond, Justin Hart, Michele Farrugia, Erin Green and Mathew Wandmaker.

Gary Bond

Gary has been part of the industry since 2004 working for suppliers, commercial landscape companies, running his own small business and now as a shareholder in Landstruct.

"I'm blessed to be a part of a fantastic industry and am looking to bring my positivity, energy and enthusiasm to the board and help in any way I can to continue to grow Landscaping Victoria into the future."

Michele Farrugia

Michele brings over 20 years of experience and knowledge of the landscaping industry, and and an understanding the challenges of building and operating a small business. She is committed to maintaining rigorous professional standards, and is passionate about promoting exciting career paths for women and young people in horticulture and landscaping.

"I will take the opportunity to utlilise the knowledge and experience I have gained, to contribute to the Landscaping Victoria Board and its members to support the future direction of the landscaping industry."

Erin Green

Erin has managed a successful Melbourne based landscape company for 24 years and brings a passion for teaching , mentoring and encouraging the younger generation to to the LVML Board.

"Being in the industry as long as I have , I have a large number of contacts and stakeholders who I can call upon for support when required. Also, having been fortunate enough to win numerous awards, I can help promote LVML utilising media opportunities where appropriate."

Mathew Wandmaker

Mathew has been working in the Garden Maintenance industry for more than 15 years, having run multiple Jim's Mowing franchises, before branching out to run a very successful commercial grounds maintenance business throughout the Eastern and South eastern suburbs of Melbourne. He has a strong passion for the Garden Maintenance sector and gains a lot of satisfaction from helping those within this specific sector which is close to his heart.

"I welcome the opportunity to join the LVML Board to help become a voice for Garden Maintenance professionals and continue to help educate within this space, grow current and new Members and develop industry standards."