CFG Board
The Cooroy Future Group is a volunteer executive made up of the following people:
Carol Watkins, President
Carol has lived in Cooroy since 2005. She has owned her own very successful business and has a background in Human Resources and Marketing management, has held senior leadership roles with the local State Emergency Service and as an exhibiting ceramics artist is passionate about arts and community.
Jim Ennis, Vice President
Jim Ennis has lived in the Cooroy/ Noosa Hinterland area since 2005. As a former small business owner, human resources and marketing professional and current experienced licensed real estate agent of almost ten years, he feels passionate about the depth of talent and potential that the Cooroy arts community has to offer. Jim is proud to support the creative heart of Cooroy.
Barbara Luff, Secretary
Barbara Luff & family first moved to Cooroy in 1972. After living & working in other parts of the Noosa Shire, Mooloolaba & Tasmania, Barbara & Trevor returned to Cooroy in 2007, retiring in 2016. Barbara commenced her career in Real Estate & Property Management in 1976. She held executive positions in the pre-cursers to Tourism Noosa, Tourism Sunshine Coast & Tourism Queensland. Barbara’s passion for community attracted her to volunteer at the Butter Factory Arts Centre. She joined the Board of Cooroy Future Group Inc in 2017.
Alicia Adams, Treasurer
Alicia Adams is a member of the Institute of Public Accountants with over 20 years of accounting experience. Alicia has also been a volunteer board member of various small community NFP organisations. She is has a love of arts and is passionate about supporting community.
Duncan Macqueen
Duncan Macqueen retired in 2016 after returning from the US with his wife Pam in 2004. During this period, Duncan worked out of Cooroy as an International Geophysical consultant. As past President of the CFG, via photography and music, he is ardent in his desire to continue the advancement and wellbeing of the community and the arts in the area.
Stan Ryan
Stan Ryan arrived in Cooroy in 1967 and has been involved with the State Emergency Service since 1981. He was a founder of the Camphor Laurel Group in Cooroy. A retired Queensland Rail Stationmaster, he is now involved with the Mary Valley Rattler.
Kym Neaylon
“Kym is a Chartered Engineer with over 40 years’ experience. He now works part-time from his home office presenting online short courses and instructing post-graduate engineers. He chose to reside in Cooroy in early 2020 for its lifestyle and strong community feel. He also enjoys visual arts and has a desire to contribute in a meaningful way to his new community.”