Meet the Executive

Michael has been heavily involved with Taree Old Bar Surf Life Saving Club since joining and gaining his Bronze Medallion in 2015, from a desire to give back to the Old Bar community. Taking on the role of Director of Finance from 2015 through to 2022, he has a strong knowledge of the club and is dedicated to fostering a spirit of community, teamwork and fun within the club.

An active patrol member who loves spending time on the beach and helping to grow the depth of membership and skills within the club.

Experience and Achievements:

• Director of Finance for Taree Old Bar SLSC 2015 - 2022. Helping to secure grants in excess of $1 Million for the club.
• Surf Life Saving NSW Administrator of the Year 2019.
• Current member of the NSW Flood Response Group including deployments to Brewarrina and Tasmania.
• Representing Australia and Surf Life Saving NSW at the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation Challenge in Portsmouth UK.

Kasey is the Director of Member Services for the Taree Old Bar Surf Life Saving Club. She has been a member of TOBSLSC for six years and has previously served as the Director of Surf Sports. Kasey brings with her a broad range of experiences in elite sport, coaching and education.

Kasey’s role involves ensuring the Club services for members are well managed; maintaining member protection, harmony and respect among the membership; and promoting the Club’s vision and values.

Kasey is a passionate advocate for member wellbeing, mental health, safety and community engagement. She enjoys supporting the surf movement as an active patrolling member and encouraging the community to get involved in surf safety and sports.

Graham joined our club in 2008 and completed his bronze medallion in the same season. His driving force was to share activities on the beach with his children. Two of his sons have gained patrol qualifications and carried out patrols over following seasons.

Graham has maintained his patrolling since the 2008/09 season and has gone on to obtain certification as an IRB crew and then driver. He is currently a member of patrol 2.

Graham brings skills in the education field having worked as a Trainer and Assessor  over the last seven years in the railway industry.

Don't be surprised to see Graham anywhere around our club. Carrying out minor maintenance activities or serving drinks from the bar.

Jay joined the club in 2021 as a nipper parent after moving to Old Bar in late 2019.

Having always been an avid lover of water sports, and with his kids in nippers it was a no brainer to obtain his Bronze Medallion, which he did in 2022. Jay loves any opportunity to take out the IRB with the team and looks forward to obtaining his IRB driver certificate this year, and patrolling the beach again this season with patrol 4.

Joining the Taree/Old Bar Surf Life Saving Club as the Director of Surf Sports this season, Jay is looking forward to continuing his passion of water sports by assisting club members (yes . . .you!) achieve surf sport goals this season.

When not patrolling, you’ll find him at the beach, actively assisting with Nippers every Sunday morning.