Cooroy Future Group Inc

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.

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.

Moira brings experience from a diverse administration background, working with boards and in management, communication, marketing and events. Residing in Tewantin, she has been involved in community work formerly in Brisbane and in the Noosa area for the past 3 years and looks forward to supporting the events and ventures of the Cooroy Future Group.

John has lived in the Cooroy Noosa area since 1999 and has a background of over 40 years in radio and television.
He believes the Cooroy Future Group provides an important role in the nurturing and development of artistic expression in Cooroy through its resources within the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Precinct.
The CFG has progressed many successful events including the Noosa Trail Walk, the Fusion Festival as well as many outstanding exhibitions that have all contributed to the amenity of the town’s cultural life. John has been the President of the Cooroy- Noosa Genealogy & Local History Group and a member of the Cooroy Rag management committee.
He now takes on the role of Treasurer of the CFG and looks forward to being an active member of this dynamic organisation

Past 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.

Residing in the Noosa Shire since 2004, Daniel has become a familiar face in the local area through his work, recreation and volunteer involvement. With a background of thirteen years in hotels and more recently property management Daniel looks forward to assisting with organised events through the Cooroy Future Group. Being a family man he is excited to be part of a great team that benefits the community.

TP O'Brien Solicitor and Barrister-at-Law, has held a number of senior positions in large corporations such as Defiance Mills and Parmalat. He has also practiced as a part-time University Tutor in Contract Law and Company Law at the University of Queensland's TC Beirne Law School. Most recently, he was Managing Director and Founding Shareholder of Groundbreaker Operations Pty Ltd in Brisbane. From time to time he works as a Business Consultant, Mentor/Adviser to this group in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Hong Kong and China.