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Board Members
Executive and Staff
President
Bobby Henggeler
Robert (Bobby) Henggeler was born and raised in the Kimberley, growing up on Kachana Station a small family run pastoral station near Kununurra.
Home-schooled in Kimberley school of the air and Schools of isolated and Distance Education allowed Bobby to grow up in the outdoors.
Later moving to Kununurra Bobby started an apprenticeship and successfully completed qualifications to become a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Moving away for a few years to Perth he gained skills and experiences working for various aviation companies at Perth’s Jandakot and International airports.
2012 saw Bobby return to Kununurra and work as a sole trader contracting his maintenance services to aviation Businesses in the East Kimberley, complete his pilot licence for both fixed wing and helicopter and now spends his time and energies between Kununurra and Kachana station.
With no intention of leaving the Kimberley, Bobby is passionate about the opportunities the region offers. Involved in various clubs and committees with the aim to serve and promote our Community.
Business: Kachana Aviation
Phone: 0404 555 396
Secretary
Nathan Taylor
Nathan brings more than 25 years of senior business management experience and a strong passion for building thriving communities. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed large-scale business operations while fostering community connections, supporting local charities and helping those experiencing financial hardship.
Nathan currently serves as Chair of his apartment building’s Owners Corporation in Victoria, where he has led a complex rectification process over several years. Through this role, he has demonstrated collaborative leadership, persistence and the ability to bring people together to navigate challenging issues and achieve positive outcomes.
With a genuine love for the Kimberley and a commitment to supporting local businesses, Nathan is motivated to contribute to the continued growth and success of the East Kimberley. He is committed to strengthening local business connections, supporting thriving communities and helping create a positive future for the region.
Business: Hotel Kununurra
Vice President
Elizabeth Brennan 
Elizabeth is Managing Director of agdots, a regionally focused consultancy specialising in strategy, governance, facilitation, leadership development and stakeholder engagement. Based in Kununurra, she has spent almost 20 years working across regional Australia and Papua New Guinea, with particular experience in agriculture, food security, regional development, climate resilience and inclusive economic growth.
Alongside her role with EKCCI, Elizabeth is a Board Director of Reconciliation Australia, Member of the Ord Industry and Community Reference Group and Chair of WA’s Industry Funding Scheme Appointments Committee. Her previous roles include President of Australian Women in Agriculture, Non-Executive Director of ASX-listed Wide Open Agriculture, Commissioner with the Agricultural Produce Commission and Board Director of the RRR Network. Elizabeth is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Fellow of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation and has completed a Master of Food Security focussing on food security in the WA Wheatbelt.
Business: Agdots
Phone: 0403 292 158
Treasurer
Michelle MacKenzie 
Michelle is the Principal of Mira-Consulting, a consulting firm based in Halls Creek that works with for-purpose organisations to drive positive social and economic impact through strategy, research, engagement, advocacy, funding partnerships and collaboration. Michelle has a passion for stakeholder engagement and corporate governance to drive Board strategy to deliver value.
Prior to moving to Halls Creek and founding Mira-Consulting in October 2022, Michelle was CEO of Shelter WA, the peak body for social and affordable housing and ending homelessness in WA, an Executive Director at the Department of Regional Development responsible for the Royalties for Regions Program, led the regional community relations team at Rio Tinto Iron Ore, and was the Executive Manager Infrastructure at the WA Local Government Association (WALGA). Michelle has strong professional networks across State and local government, industry and the not-for-profit sector.
Business: Mira Consulting
Phone: 0419 931 819
Board Members
Natasha Short
Natasha is a Jaru woman from the East Kimberley with more than 30 years of lived and professional experience in Indigenous community development. A strengths-based leader, she is known for bringing grounded, innovative insight to complex issues, supporting community agency, and translating strategy into outcomes that work in real conditions. She combines cultural authority, deep regional knowledge, and extensive cross sector relationships with a strong focus on integrity, accountability and practical delivery.
Natasha is the Founder and Board Chair of Maganda Makers, a grassroots initiative led by and for Kimberley Indigenous women. Maganda Makers empowers aspiring and growing businesswomen by providing support, connection, and encouragement to build confidence and success in business.
Natasha is also a sought-after speaker and facilitator, with a particular ability to bridge Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives and help decision-makers navigate complexity with clarity and respect while protecting community priorities and cultural integrity.
As Founder Director of Kimberley Jiyigas(Birds), a 100% Indigenous-owned Kimberley-based consultancy established in 2018, Natasha works with government and allied organisations to co-develop culturally sound, practical, and measurable initiatives, and to strengthen Indigenous and community-led solutions.
Business: Kimberley Birds Pty Ltd
Tony Chafer 
Tony has lived in Kununurra for a total of 23 years after first moving here in 1987. He is married with three children and his wife, Michelle, grew up in Wyndham. Tony has a Masters in Business Administration Shipping and Logistics.
Tony has been the CEO of Cambridge Gulf Ltd since 2007 and we operate the Port of Wyndham, import, distribute and retail fuel, own and operate a hotel, own and operate a road logistics company and have number of joint ventures with traditional owners across northern Australia.
Tony is also the Deputy Shire President, a Director of the Gelganyem Trust, a volunteer fire fighter and a community rep on the District Health Advisory Committee. He has previously been the Chairman of Ord Valley Events, Chairman of the Ewin Early Learning Centre, a Board Member of the East Kimberly College and have also been on the Board of EKCCI.
Business: Cambridge Gulf Limited
Phone: 0402 72 083
Darren Fulcher
Business: DE Carpenters
Phone: 0408 682 190
Rose Stephens
Rose will support the ongoing growth of an organisation that plays a vital role in strengthening local businesses and the broader regional economy. She is passionate about giving back to the business community that underpins the livelihoods of so many across the East Kimberley and is committed to contributing to the Chamber’s long-term sustainability.
In her current role as Chief Executive Officer of Wirrum Dawang Pty Ltd, Rose works closely with two separate boards. This experience has provided her with valuable insight into effective board operations, governance development, and the importance of strong, transparent decision-making. She holds a Master of Nursing Leadership and Management and is currently completing a Master of Business Administration, further deepening her strategic and governance expertise.
Rose is particularly driven to help address the systemic challenges facing East Kimberley businesses, including workforce constraints, infrastructure needs, and policy barriers. She believes in the power of collaboration and sees EKCCI as a key platform for fostering a thriving, resilient, and future-focused regional economy where local businesses can continue to grow, employ, and lead positive change.
Business: Wirrum Dawang
Phone: 0416 534 033
Kylie Hopkins
With 16 years of living and working in the East Kimberley, Kylie Hopkins is deeply motivated to give back to the region that has supported her family and their businesses to grow and thrive. Her experience spans health, education, workforce development, and small business, giving her a broad understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing local enterprises—particularly around remote service delivery, workforce training, and building long-term economic resilience.
As her husband, she is a small business owner and director of Kimberley Cranes Pty Ltd and Burralga Industries Pty Ltd. Kylie currently serves as a Board Director with Boab Health Services and Co-Chairs its Clinical Governance Sub-Committee, and has contributed to multiple advisory committees and professional panels.
Kylie is passionate about advocating for local businesses and strengthening collaboration between industry, community, and government. She is committed to supporting the EKCCI’s vision of a vibrant, connected, and diverse regional economy, ensuring the East Kimberley remains a place where businesses succeed and communities prosper—not only today, but for future generations who will call the region home.
Business: Kimberley Cranes
Phone: 0402021937
Richie Hunter
As a local business owner, Richie and his family are firmly established in the East Kimberley, with a strong commitment to the region’s future and continued growth.
Through operating a local business, Richie understands the opportunities and challenges facing regional businesses, including workforce shortages, infrastructure, rising costs, remote logistics, and attracting and retaining staff. His experience spans business management, employment and training, project delivery, and working with a range of local industries, contractors and organisations.
Motivated to play a more active role in the community, Richie is keen to strengthen connections across the local business community, contribute to discussions shaping the region’s future, and advocate for opportunities that support sustainable economic growth.
With a practical and collaborative approach, Richie is committed to supporting local businesses and contributing to a thriving East Kimberley community.
Business: Pro-Plumb
Staff
Keda Bond Clare Smith Kyra Reding
CEO Kimberley DAMA Manager Marketing & Events Manager
Aaron Liddell
Projects Officer
