Board of Directors
Brett Bryant
Board Chair
Brett is one of only three Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialists in Commercial Litigation in Western Victoria. Brett has practiced law since 1998 and is a partner at Cinque Oakley Bryant Lawyers.
Brett has served on the McCallum Board since 2004 and was awarded Honorary Life Membership in 2023.
Claire Huntington
Deputy Chair
Claire Huntington is an experienced HR professional, executive coach and community leader with over 25 years working across people and culture, governance and senior advisory roles. Claire’s career spans healthcare, retail, higher education and SMEs, giving her a grounded, practical perspective on what makes organisations and people thrive. Known for clear communication and the ability to build trusted relationships at every level, Claire brings both strategic insight and genuine warmth to everything she does.
Claire currently runs her own business, Business Story Lab, and leads the Future Shapers program at Committee for Ballarat. She is deeply committed to the community, serving as Board Chair of Food is Free Inc, Board Director of Ballarat Foundation, as well as Deputy Chair of McCallum.
Joe Ballinger
Joe has extensive history working in the finance industry as former CEO of Victorian Savings & Loans and as a Senior Executive of St. George Building Society. He was Board member and Chair of State Council Victorian Building Societies Association. In addition, he was member and Chair of Central Highlands Regional Water Authority for approximately 15 years. In 2000 Joe was elected Chair of McCallum Disability Service, the position he held until 2023. Under his leadership McCallum merged with Ballarat Regional Industries (BRI) and is now the largest Social Enterprise in Western Victoria employing over 300 people with disability. Joe is a Life Member of McCallum Disability Services.
Peter Brugman
Peter is a skilled marketing and advertising professional who has extensive business management skills and entrepreneurial knowledge. As an experienced director with over 20 years of service on the McCallum board, Peter has a sound understanding of the disability industry and is committed to helping McCallum positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Peter has served on the McCallum Board since 2005 and was awarded Honorary Life Membership in 2023.
Wendy McNabb
Wendy has extensive work experience in finance, manufacturing and logistics spanning 30 years in the agricultural, milling and bakery sector working in large corporates including Bunge Limited and Goodman Fielder.
Peta Clark
Peta has over 25 years’ experience in accounting in both corporate and the not for profit sector, including 15 years at senior leadership level. She is currently the CFO of Haymes Paint. Peta has also served on various boards and committees, including 18 years on the Board of UFS Dispensaries Ltd., and 3 years on the Board of Beaufort & Skipton Health Service.
Peta has served on the McCallum Board since 2022.
Mary Shone
Mary brings a wealth of professional experience which includes Principal, Ballarat Special Development School, Principal Liaison Officer, Victorian Department Education, Team Leader Education Advisors, Royal Children’s Hospital Education Institute, Senior Program Manager – Mental Health, Ballarat and District Division of General Practice and Grampians Medicare Local and Consultant, Practice/Business Development.
Mary has served on the McCallum Board since 2008 and was awarded Honorary Life Membership in 2023.
Nigel Jarvis
Nigel has extensive experience in the healthcare sector, with many years spent in executive leadership roles. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Federation University, is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), and has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course.
Bringing strong financial, governance and operational expertise, Nigel is committed to supporting organisational excellence and continuous improvement.
Dmitry Shibanov
Dmitry is the founder of SMPLS Labs, an independent healthcare technology consultancy. With more than 25 years’ experience leading transformation programs across aged care, disability, NDIS and primary care he brings extensive expertise in operational improvement, digital innovation and governance. Passionate about supporting organisations to improve efficiency, compliance and service delivery, Dmitry has a particular interest in helping rural and remote providers achieve sustainable outcomes.
Executive Team
Rhiannon Williams
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Lamb
General Manager, Corporate Services
Narelle Carr
General Manager, People and Culture
Leigh Cooksley
General Manager, Customer Outcomes
Stewart Cullen
General Manager, Social Enterprises
