board members
Outback Rodeos Inc. was formed in 2021 by a group of Goldfields rodeo enthusiasts to assist local shires in delivering rodeo events to remote regional area of WA.
Matt Ralph - President
Matt is Kalgoorlie local, Owner operator of his business Direct Maintenance Contracting, Matt is passionate about giving Goldfields families something special to go to and be apart of in the region. Matt loves to be involved and is also a passionate Hannans Cricket Club member.
Bodean Buckingham – Treasurer
Regional Manager for Cooper Fluid Systems brings a wealth of experience in team management and compliance, passionate Goldfields Advocate and local involved in many community groups. Having lived in the Goldfields for over 20 years is keen to see tourism and events like the rodeo grow.
Nathan Musgrave – Secretary
A rodeo enthusiast and participate from a young age Nathan is keen to deliver the Coolgardie Rodeo to the Goldfields community. Currently the Branch Manager for Access Hire Kalgoorlie Nathan is passionate about bringing the community together.
Andrew Weston – Committee
Goldfields Advocate, passionate community minded person who likes to gives back, volunteer Fire and Ambulance Officer. Andrew enjoys ensuring all our patrons are safe and having fun.
sHannon Anthony - Committee
Shannon is passionate about all things Goldfields working in her beautiful business Goldfields Stockfeeds. Shannon not only sponsors our event but she is our organisational queen who works behind the scenes and at co-ordinates the Junior Rodeo and events. She believes events like the rodeo are important to showcase the beauty of the goldfields.
Jason DeCampo – Committee
External representative for Cooper Fluid Systems and advocate for local events in Goldfields having been a big part of the Menzies, Coolgardie Rodeos previously Jason loves seeing the community come together for major events and drive tourism in the region. Jase is our heavily involved behind the scenes guy who is always reliable and just keeps getting it done.
Darren Hovingh – Committee
Territory Manager for Cooper Fluid Systems and long-standing Goldfields local, Darren is heavily involved in community and sporting groups and enjoys seeing the team work together to put on a major draw card event in the Goldfields. Passionate about increasing awareness of our tourism assets in the Goldfields Darren is amazing at getting involved and getting things done when it needs to.
CHUCK THOMAS - COMMITTEE
Chuck is an adventurous photographer based in Coolgardie WA the heart of the Goldfields. Having a wealth of experience in tourism, the arts, and large events he brings a unique perspective to the board. Chuck owns Remote Digital Imagery, a multi service business supplying the goldfields with commercial photography, film production, PA hire, Drone Operations, Photobooth and Remote Connectivity Solutions