Appendix D - Island Team Bio Data

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Appendix D - Island Team Bio Data

				CVs of Key Personnel CURICULUM VITAE NAME : RICHARD LOCHIEL CAMERON CURRENT ADDRESS : 60 Thompson Rd. North Fremantle, 6159. W.A. Fax: (61-8) 94304109 rick@island-aid.org PLACE OF BIRTH : Sydney, N.S.W., Australia DATE OF BIRTH : 15 July, 1949 NATIONALITY : Australian, Passport No. E6005937 LANGUAGES : English, Indonesian EDUCATION : Associateship in Architecture Degree Curtin University, Western Australia, 1973 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE : 1972 -2005 2004 Dec 27th - Present. Mission Founder and Coordinator, ISLAND-AID (operated by The Electric Lamb Mission), a volunteer based disaster relief organization working in Aceh and Nias. 1995 - 2004 CEO Great Breaks International Ltd - Margaret River Established a Surf/Adventure tour investment company and announced plans to construct a resort in the Mentawai Islands in West Sumatra. Invited by the Provincial Government to form a joint-venture company to develop the resort and establish Indonesia's first "Surf Management Zones". Arranged surveys and investment proposals and raised funds to commence operations of 2 yachts in 1995and grew to a 7 boat fleet in 2001. See http://www.mentawai.com Based in Fremantle and Padang for this period. 1994 - 1995 Part time consultant to PT Pioneer Trading - Jakarta, Indonesia Financial planning, technical advisor for the establishment of Indonesia’s first Polyethylene Boat molding process in joint venture with Allied Plastics Ltd of New Zealand. Duties included extensive surveys of market potential for low cost “peoples boats” to replace rain-forest hardwood dugout boats used by many coastal communities for fishing and transport. Site surveys, manufacturing facility planning and hands-on technical assistance in the field led to the successful completion of a boat factory in Papua New Guinea building the worlds largest PE molded boats. Resigned from this project to start Great Breaks International Ltd. 1993 -1994 Established Pioneer Surf Missions - Surf Charters to Sumatra Refurbished own 54ft yacht in Jakarta and established a popular surf adventure business operating the boat to the Mentawai Islands in West Sumatra. 1992 - 1993 Consultant to Peachtree Enterprises Ltd. (Hong Kong) Financial planning, technical consulting and public relations role in the development of a multi destination resort chain based in S.E. Asia/Australia. Work included negotiations with potential joint venture partners, location evaluations (marine tourism potential), proposals for boat operations and assessment of suitability for marina construction. Based in Jakarta for the duration of this contract. 1991 - 1992 Consultant to P.T. Safiera Amalia - Jakarta, Indonesia Wide ranging advisory role in the planing of a 275 Ha Golf Resort/Marina complex in West Java. Work included evaluation of all services for the development and the detailed Survey and Feasibility Study for a 150 berth marina. Based in Margaret River for the duration of this contract. 1990 - 1991 "Technical Adviser" P.T. Layar Wisata Nusantara (Bali International Yacht Club)- Benoa, Indonesia. In Addition to continued employment with B.I.Y.C - Consultant to: 1. P.T. Indosail Sakti, Benoa, Indonesia. A joint venture company formed by P.T. Tourdevco (Indonesia) & Silver Sails Pty.Ltd. (Australia) to build marina facilities in Bali. Responsibilities included : a) Supervision of shore facilities to service tour vessels operating to nearby islands. b) Design & supervision of pontoon structures for a passenger terminal to handle vessels up to 35m length. 2. P.T. Bali Cruises Nusantara, Benoa, Indonesia. A joint venture company formed by P.T. Layar Wisata Nusantara (B.I.Y.C.) of Indonesia and Bali Hai Cruises Pty.Ltd. (Australia) to operate marine tour vessels from Bali to other islands. Responsibilities included : a) Consulting on all aspects of establishing the new joint venture company. b) Liaison with Indonesian Government Departments to secure necessary licenses and permits. c) General Technical Advice related to the operation of the company's new Australian built 300 passenger vessel in Indonesian waters. Sold all interests in the above companies in 1991 when I returned to Australia for personal reasons. 1987 - 1989 "Technical Adviser" P.T. Layar Wisata Nusantara (Bali International Yacht Club) Benoa, Indonesia. Established Indonesia's first scheduled daily "marine tour" service using modern power boats built by P.T. K.I.T. Responsibilities included : a) Management & Accounting. b) Technical Advice & Training. c) Design and construction of club facilities to service own boats and visiting yachts. d) Marketing. Sole expatriate employed by the company. 30 local employees. Company sold to PT Indosail Sakti. 1984 - 1987 Consultant to UNIDO Project DF/INS/78/002 DP/INS/85/037 & DP/INS/85/1722 Expert - Wooden Boat Building and Repair. Based Jakarta, with missions to 12 provinces of Indonesia. Initiated and worked as part of a LKI/UNIDO team to establish modern boat yards throughout Indonesia. Responsibilities included : 1. Surveys of existing boats and boat building facilities in 12 provinces. 2. Preparation of reports and feasibility studies for proposed new developments ranging from small scale repair facilities (US$75,000) to large manufacturing facilities (US$1.5 million). 3. Design and implementation assistance for the following new boatyards. a). P.T. K.I.T. Jakarta (US$200.000) building laminated wooden boats for the fishing, mining, oil and tourism sectors. Building boats in "kit" form for sale to village "assembly" yards. b). P.T. Yosiba Jayapura, West Irian (US$400.000). P.T. K.I.T. 's first client. Complete "kit form" construction hall s and 5 boats shipped to West Irian in containers and assembled. c). P.T. Boneco, Kendari, SE Sulawesi. Now Building laminated wood pole and line tuna boats. 4. Established a new technical advisory department for boat building in Indonesia jointly funded by the Indonesia and Dutch Governments. This department now employs 15 full time staff and a number of part time consultants. Several hundred boats have now been built using the improved design and technology available to participating boatyards. 1982-1983 Design Consultant, P.T. Pulau Seribu Paradise Marine tourism development, Jakarta, Indonesia. Completed a wide ranging contract : designer, supervisor and hands-on trainer, resulting in the successful opening of three new tourist islands in the Pulau Seribu group 40 miles north of Jakarta. Responsibilities included : 1. Design, product development, supervision of construction, fitting out, engine installation and sea trials for prototype fast passenger ferries in co-operation with P.T. Salira Fibre Boatyard and Volvo (Indonesia). 2.Crew training and maintenance of the company passenger and supply fleet. 3. Design, supervision and on-site management of Indonesia's first marina on Pelangi Island, Facilities included docks, shops, 27 bungalows and a restaurant built over a coral reef. Responsibilities included preparation of designs, drawings, cost estimates, specifications, followed by intensive supervision and training of local craftsmen in the principles of appropriate timber technology and the use of power tools where necessary. 4. Design and supervision of island services, water supply, waste water, landscaping, gardens, beaches, electrical generation and reticulation. 1982 Sailing Coach, PORLASI (Indonesian Yachting Federation), Jakarta, Indonesia. Coached the winning Indonesia Crew (PORLASI) in the 1982 Darwin to Ambon International Yacht Race achieving the following: - First monohull overall - First and Fastest (cruising division) - Set a new race record (monohulls) Own self-built 17m yacht was used for this event, sailing more than 2000 nm to Darwin for the start in August 1982. 1981 Boatbuilder, self-employed, Perth, Western Australia. Launched own 17m wooden yacht after 8 years of mostly single handed building and departed on the vessel's maiden voyage to Indonesia. With the exception of the sails, electronic gear, navigation equipment, mechanical components and some of the welding, all the work was undertaken without outside labor or assistance, using hand tools and portable power tools. Gained experience in all aspects of wooden boat construction. 1980 Director, Biosphere Marine, Perth, Western Australia. Founded "Biosphere Marine", Marine design co-consultancy with Herman Boro (Naval Architect) to promote energy efficient power and sailing yachts for low cost amateur construction. "Boat Building as a Home Industry". 1974 -1980 Architect/Director, Design Farm Pty.Ltd., Perth, Western Australia. Established and directed an architectural firm undertaking a wide range of architectural projects stressing the development of low cost energy efficient building techniques. Projects included rural, residential and office design as well as providing construction supervision. Won the "Group Housing" award for the State of Western Australia for two consecutive years. 1972 - 1974 Architect/employed Bruechle Gilchrist & Evans Pty.Ltd. - Consulting Engineers, Perth, Western Australia. Responsible for the architectural design of projects including : Alcoa mine site Pinjarra. Mt Newman mining Beneficiation Plant. Mt Newman mining-150 prefabricated concrete houses. Osborne Metal Industries-2 factories in Osborne Park. Numerous other industrial developments.

Unloading at the beach in Nias - April 2005

			Jane Liddon & Family See http://www.dogrockdesign.com to see Jane's textile and pearl jewelry design made in Sumatra See http://www.mentawai.com/dogrock.html for background on Jane The following feature article appeared in The West Magazine

			CURICULUM VITAE NAME : CHRISTOPHER RANKEN CURRENT ADDRESS : P.O. Box 323 Pacifica, California 94044 (415) 272-9100 consulting@ranken.com www.ranken.com EDUCATION : University of California Berkeley, California, 1984-1985, 1994-1996; Santa Cruz, California, 1980- 1984 Bachelor’s in Philosophy (B.A.) Master’s in Civil Engineering (M.S.) Master’s in Environmental Planning (M.C.P.) : Harvard University Boston, Massachusetts, 1992-1993 : California State University Hayward, California, 2002-2003 Master’s in Business Administration (M.B.A.) : Educational Honors: U.C. Berkeley: Sigma Chi Engineering Honor Society; Honor Students Society. U.C. Santa Cruz: Senior Thesis honors. Harvard: Student Council member (elected). Cal State: Academic Excellence Award (#2 in class); Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. EXPERIENCE : 1980 - 2005 PROFESSIONAL Ranken Consulting, Pacifica, California 1996-2005; Principal. Environmental planning, civil engineering, and residential design/development. City of Los Angeles (California), Department of Transportation 1986-1992; Civil Engineer. Long-range planning, traffic operations, and public relations. KCBRSS Investments, Pacifica, California 1984-1995; Vice President. Ran small real estate investment partnership. POLITICS City of Pacifica, California 1999-2005; Planning Commissioner and two-term Chairman. Political appointment. Harold Cicerone for City Council campaign, Pacifica, California 2004; Campaign Manager. State of California, Sacramento, California 2003; Candidate for Governor of California. Defeated by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Yes on Measure E campaign, Pacifica, California 2002; Lead Spokesman. RELIEF/RESCUE WORK Electric Lamb Mission, Sumatra, Indonesia 2005; Member, Board of Directors. Disaster relief and administration. American Red Cross, San Francisco, California 1991 – 2004. Disaster Response, CPR, and First Aid Instructor; committee/administrative work. Davenport (California) Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Team 1980-1991; Fire Chief. Led fire, rescue, and medical aid calls and training sessions.

Chris in the foreground unloading CARE supplies - Banyak Islands, Aceh

			CURRICULUM VITAE Name : Christopher Edward Beresford Willcox Date of Birth : 13th December 1949 Marital Status: Married with three children Qualifications : B. Arch (U.W.A.) 1968 : Enrolled at Faculty of Architecture W.A.I.T. to study for Associateship in Architecture. 1970 : Transferred to School of Architecture, University of W.A for degree in Architecture. 1972 : Graduated from University of W.A. 1973 : Commenced full time employment with R.J. Ferguson and Associates and worked on the Murdoch University Buildings. 1974 : Operated as an Architect / Builder and designed and built several residential projects to gain hands on experience in the building industry . 1976 : Joined Peter Hodge and Associates and worked on many residential, commercial and institutional buildings. 1978 : Passed the Architects Board of W.A. Architectural Practice Examination and became a registered Architect. Formed Hodge and Willcox P/L in October. 1981 : Moved to Margaret River as Principal in charge of Margaret River office of Hodge and Willcox. 1986 : Appointed to the St Thomas Homes for the Frail Aged Margaret River Inc. body to provide a Frail Aged lodge in Margaret River. 1987 : Inaugural member and secretary of the Rural Initiatives Development Association which employed a local facilitator for the Busselton Margaret River region. 1988 : Dissolved partnership with Peter Hodge and commenced practice as Willcox & Associates Pty Ltd Architects Elected as Shire Councillor on Shire of Augusta Margaret River for three year term. 1990 : Local government representative on the National Parks and Nature Conservation Authority. Local government representative on the Southwest Regional Planning Committee. 1991 : Retired from Local Government. Elected to the Augusta Margaret River Tourist Bureau Board . 1993 : Appointed secretary Margaret River Hockey Club 1994 : Appointed as committee member Busselton Hockey Stadium committee. Appointed as a member of the South West Region Planning Committee. 1995 : Re-elected Committee member of Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association President Margaret River Hockey Club Member of South West Region Planning Committee 1998 : Chairman of the Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association President Margaret River Hockey Club. 2000 : Member of the Community Committe for the Centre of Wine Excellence Retired as member of the Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association and awarded life membership. 2005 : Continue providing Architectural Services all over the state of Western Australia.

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