Board Members | Business Port Augusta

Suzanne Dalla Santa

CHAIRPERSON

Sue joined the Business Port Augusta Board in 2023 to help identify initiatives that support small businesses through information sharing, training, networking, and advocating for greater transparency in a changing economic landscape.

Professional Journey
With over 50 years of experience, Sue has worked in her family’s plumbing business and held leadership roles in both local and state government. Her strengths lie in management, project coordination, and launching new initiatives, always guided by consultation and community input to achieve positive outcomes.

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Business Expertise
Project Management & Coordination
Submission Writing
Media Communication

Community Engagement
Sue stays actively involved in the community through sport, local events, and media contributions. Her family business works closely with customers, other businesses, schools, and training organisations to support services and regional growth. She also serves on the BPA Networking Sub-Committee.

Local Legacy
Sue has served on many committees and boards, always working to keep Port Augusta a positive, active, and welcoming safe place. Her dedication has been recognised with an Australia Day Award, and her family business, Dalla Santa Plumbing, has received multiple Business Awards.

Tracey Brimble

SECRETARY

Tracey joined the Business Port Augusta Board in 2023. As a solutions-focused professional and practicing sole trader, she bridges economic development strategy with the practical needs of small businesses.

Professional Journey
Tracey began her career in Port Augusta’s tourism sector before spending 20 years in Adelaide across government and technology roles. She returned home in 2020 and now runs Savvy Pixels (IT solutions) and leads Career Choice Resumes, continuing her mother Eifron’s legacy in professional career development.

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Business Expertise
Business Systems & Analysis
Digital & IT Support/Strategy
Strategic Planning & Project Management
Marketing & Branding
Grant & Business Writing

Community Engagement
Tracey volunteers her digital expertise with local nonprofits, supporting social media and website development. She also mentors job seekers, combining professional skills with a passion for building community capability. She serves on the BPA Networking Sub-Committee.

Local Legacy
After two decades building her career elsewhere, Tracey returned to Port Augusta to be closer to family and invest in the region’s future. She believes real economic development starts with equipping local businesses to succeed today while planning for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Tony Robinson

BOARD MEMBER

Tony re-joined the Business Port Augusta Board in 2024.

Tsitsi (Doris) Chipendo

BOARD MEMBER

Doris joined the Business Port Augusta Board in 2025.

Doris is a Director of TwinView Health and a Registered Nurse.

Greg Williams

EX-OFFICIO MEMBER / LIAISON

Greg contributes to Business Port Augusta Inc. as a representative of Regional Development Australia Far North SA (RDAFN), bringing a wealth of experience in operations management across retail and food service sectors in Port Pirie and Port Augusta.

With a strong background in small business ownership and management, Greg offers practical insights and guidance to local enterprises. His collaborative approach and commitment to business development are informed by years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of regional economic dynamics.

Greg maintains strong ties to the Southern Flinders region and is passionate about supporting sustainable growth and innovation within the local business community.

Shane Packard

DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON

Deputy Chair since 2024, Shane Packard has played a key role in supporting Port Augusta’s business community through tough times like COVID-19. He focuses on practical strategies to both support existing businesses and actively attract new investment to the town – recognising that economic growth creates opportunities for all enterprises—including his own.

Professional Journey
Shane started out in the trades before moving into radio advertising with 5AU, where he built strong skills in branding and sales. In 2001, he co-founded Crossroads Concepts, an award-winning signwriting business that reflects his hands-on approach and strong local connections.

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Business Expertise
Small Business Ownership
Strategic Planning
Marketing & Branding
Sales & Customer Relations
Regional Economic Development

Community Engagement
Shane has been part of the Port Augusta community for decades—coaching sports, MCing major events like the Masters Games, and volunteering across many local groups. He’s known for bringing people together, creating opportunities, and helping others succeed while driving meaningful projects forward.

Local Legacy
Port Augusta is home. Shane raised his four children here and passed on the values of respect, contribution, and community. While they’ve gone on to build careers elsewhere, their roots—and Shane’s commitment to the town—remain strong.

Virginia Lloyd

TREASURER

Virginia joined the Board of Business Port Augusta in 2019 and has been in the Chairperson role since 2021. Virginia has a passionate interest in Port Augusta and Port Augusta Businesses and supporting them to be successful.

Virginia is currently employed by Max Services and has over 25 years’ experience in the transport and logistic and manufacturing sectors with a strong background in Administration, HR, IR, Commercial and Finance, Process Improvement, Business System development and deployment, Safety and Lean transformations. She grew up in Port Augusta and raised her family here.

Ruby Duka

BOARD MEMBER

Ruby joined the Business Port Augusta Board in 2024, bringing a strong commitment to supporting and advocating for local businesses. As a passionate business owner, she is dedicated to helping the Port Augusta business community not only survive but thrive.

Professional Journey
Ruby is the Owner and Director of Tickle Belly Hill, a popular café and function centre just outside Port Augusta. Since acquiring the business in late 2022, she has grown it to employ over eight local staff and host a variety of community events. With a background in tourism and hospitality, Ruby brings valuable experience in sales, management, and customer service.

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Business Expertise
Business Ownership & Entrepreneurship
Strategic & Business Planning
Marketing & Communications
Sales & Customer Relations
Industry Knowledge

Community Engagement
Ruby actively supports local initiatives through Tickle Belly Hill, participating in events like the Stirling North Market Day and contributing to local sporting clubs. She serves on the BPA Networking Sub-Committee and is an Executive Committee Member of the Flinders Ranges Tourism Operators Association (FRTOA), promoting regional tourism and collaboration.

Local Legacy
After growing up in Port Augusta and gaining experience elsewhere, Ruby returned to invest in her hometown and be closer to family. With deep roots in the local business community, she understands the region’s economic and social landscape. Her work reflects a belief that a strong local economy is essential to a vibrant community.

Craig Shirley

BOARD MEMBER

Craig joined the Business Port Augusta Board in 2025, bringing experience in youth services and workforce development. As Far North Community Engagement Coordinator at Uni Hub Spencer Gulf, he works to connect regional communities with education and employment pathways that keep skilled people in Port Augusta.

Professional Journey
Craig has built his career in youth work and employment services, understanding firsthand the barriers regional communities face in accessing education and meaningful work. His current role focuses on expanding higher education opportunities across the Far North, helping residents build careers without leaving home.

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Business Expertise
Business Expertise
Training, Mentoring & Workforce Development
Project Management & Coordination
Advocacy & Government Relations
Regional Development
Community Engagement

Community Engagement
Craig stays connected to Port Augusta through his involvement in local sports and community activities. These connections give him insight into what matters to people across town and help him understand how local businesses can contribute to keeping young people and families in the region.

Local Legacy
Born and raised in Port Augusta, Craig is passionate about creating opportunities that allow people to build successful lives without relocating to the city. He believes a strong local economy depends on education pathways and employment options that make staying home a real choice for the next generation.

Tracey Miller

BOARD MEMBER

Tracey Miller joined the Business Port Augusta Board in 2025.

Tracey is currently employed by the Commonwealth Bank Port Augusta.