Business Expertise
Roger graduated from
Melbourne
University
in 1981 having completed a Bachelor of Commerce Degree
Roger started his business career in Chartered Accounting with Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co. In 1983 Roger joined Elders IXL Limited and worked in various senior management roles in the Corporate, Resource and Agribusiness sectors of Elders. In 1989 Roger took the position of Finance Director for Spotlight Stores Pty Ltd a privately owned company retailing dress fabrics, homewares and craft.
In 1997, Roger was admitted to the status of Fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants
In June 2003 Roger became involved in Got One, and has since been in the role of C.E.O.
Fishing Expertise
Roger is also a very passionate recreational fisherman, with extensive knowledge gained while fishing for both salt and fresh water species throughout
Australia
and
New Zealand
.
Roger’s Fishing expeditions started as a young 5 year old, fishing on the Geelong Wharves (Vic) and regular Family Holidays at Lakes Entrance in Gippsland Vic.
During his Uni Days Roger spent many an afternoon on the banks of the
Marybyrnong
River
in
Melbourne
reading over his lecture notes and books while fishing for Bream.
Roger now specifically targets the following species- Snapper, Whiting, Barramundi, Yellow Fin Tuna, Marlin and Freshwater Trout.
You won’t often find Roger’s 4WD without the “Delegator” (Roger’s 6m Seafarer Victory) in tow.
Roger has participated in numerous Tournaments including
Australia
’s Premier Barramundi event – The Barra Nationals held annually by invitation only on the
Daly
River
in Darwin N.T (2003 to present)
