RIMPA - Key Persons
Barbara, through her dedicated efforts spanning four decades, has emerged as a trailblazer whose impact on the industry's evolution and advancement is truly noteworthy.
Barbara demonstrates her aptitude not only for education but also for nurturing the next generation of information management professionals. Her influence extends beyond the confines of traditional classrooms. Through formal and informal training initiatives, she imparts knowledge and insights, contributing to the continuous development of individuals in the field.
Barbara has played an integral role in shaping industry standards and guidelines, cementing her status as a respected thought leader and since 2016, she has chaired the Standards Australia IT21 Committee.
In recognition of her exceptional journey, transformative influence, and enduring commitment to the records and information management field, Barbara Reed is celebrated as an exemplary figure whose legacy will continue to shape the industry for generations to come.
Bonita Kennedy has been working and consulting in Records Management for over 20 years. She has a Graduate Diploma in Information Management and is an Associate Member of RIMPA.
Bonita has worked at all levels of records management from registering correspondence to developing records disposal schedules to implementation of EDRMS. Whilst most of her experience is in government she has also worked on projects for private industry including international projects.
While Carolyn is a practising information professional with 40 years of experience to share, she is connected to today's information management profession and the professionals. She believes a successful practitioner combines information management technical skills with business capabilities to be a seller, a doer, a leader, and an advocate. Carolyn wants to create an environment that promotes innovation and knowledge sharing. Carolyn is a RIMPA ambassador and, more than once, you will hear about her positive experiences with the program.
As a Knowledge Management Specialist at BlueScope, I apply my passion for knowledge, technology, and innovation to support our strategic and operational goals. Over two years, I've led and implemented key knowledge management initiatives, enhancing organisational collaboration, learning, and performance. My projects include improving external archiving processes and conducting a thorough content review in Confluence, leading to a vital needs analysis for upgrading our Library Management System.
My career spans over 14 years, reflecting diverse skills and interests in education, franchising, and library science. As a primary school teacher and librarian, I fostered inclusivity, literacy, and creativity. Additionally, I've contributed as a sessional lecturer at TAFE NSW, written for the SCAN journal, and acquired certifications in project management, note-taking, and business writing. Committed to professional development, I also advocate as a RIMPA ambassador for the advancement of the records and information management profession.
Chris has over 50 years of experience in records and information management both as a practitioner and as a leader. He was an active member of RIMPA until his retirement and has maintained a strong interest in our profession and the activities of RIMPA Global.
Chris has a passion for helping RIM practitioners overcome the tyranny of distance. He is a keen advocate of linking the bush to the city, to help both sides of the Great Divide realise that they share the same issues in managing information.
Daniel Wong has over a decade of experience in sales and Advisory Board facilitation, including Managing Director and Owner of a Financial Planning Practice.
As a Business Development Manager at Avantix, he brings his expertise in organisational efficiency, experience in strategic decision making, to ensure organisational outcomes are achieved.
David Fricker is a Strategic Consultant, currently based in Abu Dhabi, as Special Advisor to the Director-General National Library and Archives of the UAE.
David is a former Director-General of the National Archives of Australia, a former President of the International Council on Archives and a current member of the UNESCO Memory of the World International Advisory Committee.
David is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Professional Member of the Australian Society of Archivists. In 2015 he was honoured to be made Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier dans l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres) by the Republic of France.
David Moldrich has a long association with RIMPA and a colourful history in the records and information management industry reaching all the way back to 1978 when he joined the then RMAA and the Victorian Branch. During his time on the Branch (23 years!) he held many positions: Functions Coordinator, Technology and Industry Standards, Branch President - two stints in this role - the 1st was for 9 years and then another 6, 5 years later. David was also elected as the Victorian Director in the 80's and again in the 2000's. In 2004 he headed up the RMAA National Convention.
David has been significantly involved in the development of standards and has held the titles of Chair of Standards Australia and Chair ISO. David has moved up through the membership folds starting as an Associate in 1978, becoming a Chartered member in 1990 and attaining Fellow status in 2010. In 2006 David was honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia. After a short break from serving on RIMPA Branches, in 2018 David joined the NSW Branch and then moved back to Victoria and once again joined the Vic Branch. David also put his hand up and joined GABA in 2018.
David is a Principal with Iron Mountain Information Governance Advisory. He has over 40 years of extensive experience and involvement with the strategy, design, development, introduction, implementation and post-implementation of all elements of Information, Data, Records, Knowledge and Enterprise Content Management solutions to many organisations both in Australia and Globally.
In previous employment, David has worked for NAB, IBM Australia, Foster's Brewing Group, HCF, twice for BHP Billiton, Arrow Energy, SANTOS, PWC, Deloitte, Fuji Xerox, various State and Federal Government organisations and a number of specialist consultancies. In 2006, David was the recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to the development of Standards (both National and International) in the field of Information Management.
Starting as a trainee clerk in Brisbane in 1995, David has witnessed every new idea, fad, fail and business improvement in the management of information in local government and tertiary institutions in both New Zealand and Australia.
With his advanced diploma qualifications and solid grounding in the core basics of compliant recordkeeping, David has a passion for best practice in information management which sees him as a highly respected Consultant and Business Automation Project Manager, on both sides of the ditch. David is a Chartered Member, the current NZ Director, and in 2018 he was honoured with Life Membership after services to RIMPA and the NZ RIM profession, where he has held Branch and Board roles (including Chair 2009-13) since 2003.
Debbie is a seasoned Enterprise Information Management (EIM) professional, located in Western Australia. She has extensive IT technical and EIM leadership experience, has completed her MBA and is currently working towards achieving a Master of IT Leadership. Debbie is also a PROSCI certified change professional and is a passionate agent of change and thought leader with a quirky mix of an agile business analyst, knowledge manager and EIM subject matter expert.
Debbie's has gained her experience over 35 years through working in a variety of industries including national and international law firms, City of Stirling WA, Parliament of WA, Fremantle Ports, VenuesWest, BHP and Synergy, WA's biggest energy retailer.
Working at Synergy has given Debbie a great opportunity to work on renewable energy projects such as the Virtual Power Plants for schools (or VPP for schools). The project is about testing and learning how a VPP could help each school better manage their electricity consumption. Another project Debbie worked on was Project Symphony, an exciting and innovative pilot where eligible Distributed Energy Resources (DER) like rooftop solar, batteries and selected household appliances could be coordinated as part of a VPP.
Debbie is a proud recipient the RIMPA J. Eddis Linton Individual Award for Excellence 2014 and recently presented at an OpenText conference on the work her team had undertaken for Drawing Management. As a result, Synergy won the Digital Transformation Excellence Award recognising the adoption of information technology innovation to enhance and achieve governance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Dianne Colls Di is a seasoned professional in the information management sector, boasting over 20 years in the field and the past 17 years at the City of West Torrens council. Her expertise includes administration and support for a wide range of information management and associated applications, with a focus on digital transformation and innovation. Di is well-versed in addressing the many challenges facing the local government sector, specifically in records management practices and systems. She is passionate about her work and eager to share her expertise and knowledge with the RIMPA community as an ambassador for the organisation. Email: dianne.colls@rimpa.com.au
Dianne Colls Di is a seasoned professional in the information management sector, boasting over 20 years in the field and the past 17 years at the City of West Torrens council. Her expertise includes administration and support for a wide range of information management and associated applications, with a focus on digital transformation and innovation. Di is well-versed in addressing the many challenges facing the local government sector, specifically in records management practices and systems. She is passionate about her work and eager to share her expertise and knowledge with the RIMPA community as an ambassador for the organisation. Email: dianne.colls@rimpa.com.au
Bethany fell into the world of information management back in the early 90s and has been championing the cause ever since.
She completed her doctorate in the UK and moved to Australia in 2017, and currently works for Votar Partners, a boutique information governance consultancy, where she enjoys helping her clients overcome their IM challenges, particularly within the local government sector.
She is passionate about the profession, having served on the former Vic Branch and has previously written and taught on several RIMPA courses, in addition to teaching for Curtin University.
Frank Upward's name in synonymous with the Records Continuum model, and his pivotal role in developing a unified model of archives and records. Frank was recognised in 2015 with an ASA Fellowship for his immense contribution to archival development, teaching & research. We will forever appreciate what Frank brought to the profession and the legacy he leaves behind, and we honour that legacy by adding him to the RIMPA Hall of Fame.
Dr Upward's amazing contributions to Australian recordkeeping and the archival world seem to have been boundless. Throughout his career as a practitioner, educator and researcher, Records Continuum theorist and writer, Frank had a major impact on the records and information management field in Australia and internationally. His research and writings on Records Continuum Theory provided the world with a new recordkeeping and archival paradigm. His theorising provided the conceptual framework for international and national records management standards and many research projects.
During his retirement, he continued to write and publish, participate in international forums, and mentor research students. New generations of researchers and PhD students continue to develop and extend Records Continuum Theory and to be inspired by his legacy.
Giovanni Forero has extensive experience assisting organisations with their information needs. 6 years of experience working with Medical Records, Data Capture and HIPPA in United States of America, and 13 years of experience working in Australia implementing information and record solutions for clients across all multiple verticals, consulting and developing information strategies to understand the information needs and behaviours of users and organisations.
With a Master on Information and Knowledge Management from UTS, he is currently in the latest stages of his Doctoral research for UTS, investigating the information practices of scientists when researching highly resistant bacteria.
Giovanni has contributed to various Information Science conferences like COLIS 2019, ASIS&T 2019, RAILS 2016 and RIMPA 2017, 2019, 2021, presenting his ideas about the information practices of individuals in the greater context of everyday life and work, and currently directs the Intelligent Information Management (IIM) practice at Konica Minolta, where he advises organisations to implement information solutions, from discovery to implementation and continuous improvement.
Job Titles:
- CEO of Leadership through Data, Stan
Jacqueline "Jaki" Stockwell, CEO of Leadership Through Data, stands as a distinguished Global Ambassador for RIMPA, contributing invaluable expertise to the organisation. Renowned for her dynamic presentations, Jaki equips information managers with essential skills, emphasising engagement and compliance. Her creative leadership and proactive approach make her a mentor, praised for a positive and relatable style. Jaki's commitment to demystifying information management aligns seamlessly with RIMPA's strategic pillars. As a Global Ambassador, she embodies the values of stewardship, integrity, collegiality, accountability, and renewal. Supported by the RIMPA Board and CEO, Jaki actively contributes to the ambassador group, reflecting her dedication to active contribution, innovation, and thought leadership, enhancing RIMPA Global's overall value.
Jade is an accomplished Information Management practitioner from Information Proficiency with 5+ years' experience in the Information and Records Management industry. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Jade has an in-depth knowledge of handling sensitive data, medical data, and establishing strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Jade's various roles have seen her heavily involved in records and document management projects in large scale, multidisciplinary environments within the government sectors, where she has undertaken Health Checks, process and policy development and implementation, physical record solutions, helpdesk support, user training, and completed client specific documentation.
Jade is also the current WA Coordinator for Endometriosis Australia and is passionate about the charity and volunteer work she conducts in her spare time.
Job Titles:
- Vice Chair
- CEO of Compu - Stor
- Member of Family Business Australia and Held Former Position of Victorian
Jeremy is the CEO of Compu-Stor an information management business which is an Australian owned family business. Jeremy has been with Compu-Stor since 1995 and his passion for innovation has driven the business forward with new technologies and product offerings. Jeremy has decades of experience in the industry and is passionate in taking it forward and supporting the sector.
Outside Compu-Stor, Jeremy is an active member of Family Business Australia and held former position of Victorian Chairman and National Board Member for three years. During his time in FBA, he played an instrumental role in the navigation of Governance and structural changes, including inducting a new CEO and change in the organisation's membership model. He has been member of the Record Office of Victoria Storage Advisory Group working with PROV and a number of charities over the years. Joining the RIMPA Board and collaborating with members and giving back to the sector is a passion of his and he looks forward to the next 3 years with RIMPA.
John has worked in business development for 23 years providing outsourced services, including digitisation, information and records management, fully automated multichannel communications, full business process re-engineering and operational managed services. John works with Government supplying secure end to end digitisation services, including ballot scanning for election events and preservation digitisation of heritage materials from paper files, books, and maps to micro fiche for the likes of the National Library and National Archives of Australia.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director of Siller Systems Administration
Joy Siller is the Managing Director of Siller Systems Administration, a private information management consulting business.
Joy has almost 40 years' experience in the information management field having initially started in the NSW State Archives Office. She has undergraduate and post-graduate qualifications in library science and business/marketing; has worked full-time as a consultant, part-time as an academic at university; and chaired and participated in various committees and boards.
Joy has been a member of RIMPA for many years and, as well as presenting at many of its conventions and seminars, was a board member and NSW branch councillor.
Expertise
- Government and private sector information asset management (content rather than asset infrastructure)
Judith Ellis is an icon in the records and information management industry. She has held an association with RIMPA since the 80's where she held various positions within the Company including a Councillor on the Victorian Branch, National Convention Executive Committee member and organiser and Editor of the Victorian Branch journal. In the 90's Judith's involvement increased, and she held positions of Federal Chair (Membership Status & Ethics), Federal Public Affairs Officer, Federal Director, Victorian Vice President, Editor of the national magazine InfoRMAA and a member of the National Technology & Industry Standards Committee.
Judith has authored many articles for the various RIMPA publications over her long involvement and delivered countless presentations. She has been the winner of the J Eddis Linton Outstanding Individual award and in 2014 was awarded Life membership.
Julie Carpenter is a passionate advocate of information and records management.
Julie has over 20 years' experience in the Commonwealth Public Service and is currently working in the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. With University qualifications in both Information and Knowledge Management, she specialises in planning IM strategic direction and developing and implementing policy to support compliance.
She has volunteered on the ACT RIMPA Branch Council and as the most recent President, worked to create a community for members and assist them to get the most out of their membership.
Karl is looking forward to helping us all recover the strategic power of records management.
Karl believes that the key to doing this is to reorient practice so that we are value oriented and future focused.
He is based in Adelaide where he works as as an independent consultant.
Karl is leading several ambassador streams -
Job Titles:
- Member Relations and Services Officer
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- Marketing and Event Manager
Margaret came to records management largely by default! Her first degree was in teaching. After a decade teaching teenagers and as computers became more prevalent in schools she returned to university to study information management.
Margaret's records management career crossed largely across state and local government lines and consulting to the private sector. Her last full time position was as a lecturer and course co-ordinator in Information Studies at Curtin University. After 15 years at Curtin she downsized to a part-time job as the archivist at a private school where her previous experience in record proved invaluable.
Highlights have been working at the Royal Commission into the Commercial Activities of Government & Other Matters (3 million records and 44 staff!); Visiting Lecturer Tamasek, Singapore; Winner of Curtin University Teaching Awards; Eddis Linton Award; and Margaret's time on the old RMAA Board and as international representative on the ARMA Board. Margaret finds great pleasure in running into former colleagues and ex-students.
Meryl Bourke is the Records Management Program Leader at Logan City Council with 37 years' experience in the Records and Information Management industry.
Meryl leads a wonderful team of records and information management professionals who all share a passionate for their roles and the importance of good records and information management.
Meryl has been an active member of RIMPA for around 25 years and was the Qld Chapter President for 17 years. Meryl has participated in a number of RIMPA working and advisory groups over the years and is currently a member of the Status Upgrade Review Working Group and the RIMPA Awards Committee.
Job Titles:
- Principal Trainer and Assessor
Nicole has 23 years' experience in public sector information and records management.
Over this time, Nicole has led projects ranging from sentencing and archiving large volumes of files; EDRMS implementation and associated change management processes; and the creation of a federal government's Retention and Disposal Authority - all while remaining in North Queensland.
She is an advocate for the importance of RIM practitioners living and working in rural/remote areas and sees RIMPA Global as a key enabler for this. Nicole is a co-founder of TropiCoP - a community of practice for RIM practitioners in North Queensland.
Job Titles:
- Information & Education Team
- Information and Content Specialist
- Professional Member
Peta grew up in the information disciplines. From library assistant to records consultant, her skills are firmly built on study, professional development and extensive experience in the public and private sectors, including the whole of government rollout of the Queensland Public Records Act, several eDRMS implementations, and information management strategy, policy and tool development. Peta currently manages the corporate information of the Queensland Parliamentary Service.
Outside the office, Peta is a long time professional member and was awarded the status of Fellow in 2013. Peta's commitment to the industry includes serving on RIMPA Queensland State Government Chapter before joining the Queensland Branch Council. For over 10 years Peta performed various roles on Council including Professional Development Coordinator and President. Passionate about providing opportunities to share and learn, Peta enjoys hosting students and is a sought after MC and presenter. She is also a foundation member of the RIMPA Governance Advisory Branch Australasia.
Peter is an Information ‘sense maker' and has been translating its capabilities for business since his first involvement with RIMPA in the 90's. It's been his passion bringing to life soft and hard benefits from understanding corporate memory.
Peter has delivered outcomes across 14 business sectors in multiple cultures and countries. This includes Federal State and Local Government in Australia and UK coupled with a Plethora of private sector Global companies. He is currently deep diving into the AI world with his ICT & Defence colleagues.
His focus has remained on creating innovation or competitive advantage with valuable, secure, and compliant Information assets by ensuring core business has aligned behaviours, processes, and technology.
Peter is a past Board Member with the RMAA, a coach with ACS, a CIO in Australian Government and Business Mentor in the UK.
After 38 years managing Records and Information in local government, Peter became a teacher and course developer at TAFE NSW. He was promoted to Information Industry Services Specialist in Computing and Industry Training Division, developing and implementing Commercial Programmes.
Peter's achievements include; Member of original Standards Development committee. Developed and formalised national Records and Information modules for all states. Keynote Speaker at national and international conferences. Provided training in developing countries. Member of the NSW Library Association Branch Council for course modules. Past President of RIMPA, Life member and Fellow, Past President International Records Management Council. Peter was also a signatory for the original Constitution for the Records Management Association.
Peter was awarded the Emmett Leahy International Award and the Eddis Linton Outstanding Individual award.
Philip Taylor commenced his career in the records management industry in 1970 and joined the former RMAA in 1974. Graduating from RMIT and Monash University he worked in various Victorian Government agencies. In 1992 he relocated to Queensland and joined the Queensland Branch Councillor in 1993 and in 2001 became Branch President, a position held until 2007. Philip is currently a member of the Editorial Committee of iQ. With a career in records management spanning both state government and higher education. Now retired, he still maintains an interest in records management especially in the area of public policy interaction with records management. He was awarded Life Membership of the RIMPA in 2006.
Pinakeen boasts over 25 years of extensive experience, with a remarkable 21+ years dedicated to Asset/Engineering Information Management across diverse industries. Throughout his career, Pinakeen has been instrumental in establishing and optimising various information management functions, driving efficiency and excellence.
His expertise encompasses the entire spectrum of Information Management (IM), including the formation of IM governance models, strategies, frameworks, and processes. Pinakeen has adeptly managed resources and implemented risk mitigation plans to ensure smooth operations and project success.
Pinakeen's proficiency extends to document, data, records, and knowledge management, where he has consistently implemented best practices to enhance organisational productivity and compliance standards. He has been at the forefront of digitalisation initiatives and provided invaluable support for Robotic Process Automation (RPA), driving innovation and efficiency in information management systems.
In addition to his technical acumen, Pinakeen has excelled in service support/delivery and change management, demonstrating a keen ability to navigate complex organisational landscapes while ensuring seamless transitions and stakeholder alignment. His expertise in Management Information System (MIS) reporting has provided critical insights for strategic decision-making.
Pinakeen's industry expertise spans across multiple sectors, including Oil & Gas, Power Plant, Mining, EPC/EPCM, IT, Advanced Facilities, Buildings, Infrastructures, and Manufacturing. His deep understanding of these industries has enabled him to tailor information management solutions to meet specific industry requirements and challenges effectively.
With a proven track record of delivering tangible results and driving organisational excellence, Pinakeen continues to be a trusted leader and visionary in the field of Asset/Engineering Information Management.
For 50 years Roger has provided customer centric records, information management and governance services, within State and Local Government entities in Victoria, in operational and midlevel management. These services have provided strong value for business operational, management and financial management needs within professional industry standards in legislative and regulatory environments.
Ruth Edge is a multi-award winning professional with a passion to share her knowledge and skills with others. She has more than 30+ years of experience within business systems analysis and development, records and information management, as well as leadership in major projects. Ruth has held leading roles within RMAA and RIMPA, the MAV Local Government Information Management Group, Public Records Office Victoria Advisory Committee, as well as growing her career in the business and public sector. With her passion for professional development, Ruth brings to her portfolio her wealth of experience that she will share with members and apply to promote the profession to industry, business and the public sector.
Ruth's Professional Experience includes -
Rebbell Barnes Life MRIM Strategic Pillar - Social and Environmental Programs Rebbell is a dedicated supporter of RIMPA and honoured to have represented NSW as Director of NSW for the last 10 years. He has worked in Local Government in a range of roles including Library Services, Customer Service and Records after beginning work in Library Services at Kogarah Council and then at Willoughby Library, Botany Library, Randwick Library, Rockdale Customer and Records and now Bayside Council NSW as the Coordinator Records & Information Management. During Rebbell's 40 years of service in Local Government he has been fortunate to have had many opportunities to develop a well-rounded understanding of the services provided to clients, stakeholders and residents/ ratepayers. Winning the RIMPA - J Eddis Linton Outstanding Group Award 2019 for the Amalgamation of two Council Records systems into one - Bayside Council NSW. Some key projects led by Rebbell include the introduction of Third Party Print Services, 2 new Council Library buildings, Offsite storage of Council's records and the classification, storage and digitisation of Council's significant Records, fully automated system for the control, issue and storage of council's documents, including the transfer from a paper based system to electronic (TRIM and Content Management), closing the Bayside Councils NSW Network drives and last the amalgamation of two Councils Records System, Botany Council and Rockdale Council to form Bayside Council NSW - TRIM to Content Management. Winner 2020 | J Eddis Linton Outstanding Individual Award Winner 2020 | NSW Outstanding Individual Award Email: rebbell.barnes@rimpa.com.au Phone: 0422 860 559 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rebbell-barnes-6b456b249/
Samantha is currently a Senior Manager within Information Management Services based in Darwin with the Northern Territory Government - Department of Corporate and Digital Development (DCDD).
Sandra Ennor has embraced a 25-year career in the industry and is currently working as an Information Management Consultant.
Focusing on client engagement, where system design and managing processes, analysis of recordkeeping practices, training and education had been core to her work - Sandra's new challenges include influencing information culture, recordkeeping compliance and maturity and data management.
Pursuing a number of related interests has broadened Sandra's awareness of industry perspectives as well as a deeper appreciation of risk management.
Sandra is honoured to be a Local Ambassador and give back to a vibrant and enthusiastic community.
Sheryl Mapp is an information governance professional and has worked across the government and private sector over the last 30 years.
She has successfully led teams and projects that have been both the winner of, and runner-up to, major industry awards.
Sheryl is an accomplished workshop and seminar leader, and emeritus lecturer in records and archives management.
Stephanie has been involved in the RIMPA profession since 1971. In 1979 she joined the ACT Branch Council, RIMPA.
Stephanie worked in 15 Federal government agencies from 1971 through to 2019 during her Public Service and Private enterprise career. She held mostly managerial roles during these years focusing on records and information management.
Stephanie held many positions on Branch Council, from Marketing and Seminars coordinator, President/Vice president, Secretary, Treasurer. She has been awarded many Awards during her career in particular the Prestigious Eddis Linton Award for her work in the Department of Education. Stephanie received her Life Membership in RIMPA, Melbourne Convention 2019.
Stephanie has been a passionate advocate for RIMPA and the profession and remains passionate in her retirement.
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant
- Finance Officer
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- Digital Marketing Coordinator
Tom Lovett founded the Records Management Association of Australia in March 1969 because he saw a gap that needed filling for an industry that was being ignored. After his discharge from Australian Army Intelligence, he became an office systems consultant in Sydney for a multinational corporation. He was soon promoted to manager of the South Australian systems division, and then the Victorian systems division in Melbourne. He did a lot of work in three states, working with filing clerks and records clerks in business and government organisations and witnessed first-hand how badly those in this sector of industry were treated - they were overworked, poorly paid, and poorly equipped in under-staffed records sections. When he left the company, he had a determination to help them by forming an Association for records and filing clerks, enabling these workers so they could come together and start helping themselves and have their own training courses.
Tom spoke to university professors and business leaders to gain support for the creation of the association and the development of industry specific courses, and they all said it couldn't be done. An association of filing clerks was impossible to start. One professor of management told Tom, "Universities won't touch Records Management with a barge pole!" Tom had spent four years working with members of the industry and knew they were hungry for improvement and were good employees. All they needed was a little help and some recognition. Through his position in the army, he learnt the skills of classification and the organisation of information when he was put in charge of re-organising the master files for the School of Military Intelligence. With some of the knowledge gained in the School and more knowledge gained from books and from being a member of the American Records Management Association (ARMA), Tom became the editor of Australia's national magazine, "Modern Office". Through this he was able to promote the idea of a new Association in monthly articles and editorials.
A three-day records management training workshop that was held in Sydney was delivered and attended by about a dozen records officers from government and business organisations. These delegates became the source of members to form a Steering Committee for the Association and within a year, the Records Management Association was formed. The membership varied but included Dawn Winter from Prospect County Council and Ron Britton the Chief NSW Archivist. Tom was elected foundation President and held office until a change in the constitution in 1971. Tom continued in the industry teaching the RM course he developed, until 1978.
Job Titles:
- Member Engagement Manager
Veronica has provided strong leadership through middle management in all Government sectors spanning more than 25 years including the development and implementation of recordkeeping systems, strategic policies, procedures, guidelines and training. In 1996 Veronica was awarded Chartered Member of RIMPA, and in 2012 Life Membership. Veronica has been an advocate and leader for best practice records management in agencies such as Parliament House, Medicare, Department of Education, Australian Communication and Media Authority, Department of Health, CSIRO and CASA.
Veronica was a representative for RIMPA on the inaugural ACT Records Advisory Council 2002 - 2010 and held various positions with RIMPA as ACT President and National Board representative.
Veronica now resides on the Gold Coast and had provided support as a Business Analysis for Queensland State Archives to support the records appraisal program and implementation of disposal authorities in 2014.