Our Committee
Business Singleton represents the business community within the Singleton area in the Upper Hunter Region, NSW. An elected committee meets formally once a month to manage Business Singleton matters and initiatives.
Business Singleton holds an alliance with Business NSW, which provides additional benefits to our members. We encourage and foster close relationships with other local industry bodies such as Business Hunter, Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue, Hunter Defence, Broke Fordwich Tourism Association, Around Hermitage, Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce.
We initiate informative seminars and networking events. These events allow interaction with other local business owners and often feature guest speakers in areas such as leadership, business development, marketing, motivation and WHS, which help support and encourage our members in business.
President
Anita White
Anita White is a seasoned HR professional and dedicated community leader based in Singleton, New South Wales. As HR Business Partner at Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd, she plays a pivotal role in supporting the company's operations in the Upper Hunter region, focusing on fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Anita is deeply committed to community service. Since moving to Singleton in 1999, she has been an active member of the community, serving in various leadership roles. Notably, current board member with the Rotary Club of Singleton and president of Business Singleton.
Anita's dedication to both her professional and community roles exemplifies her commitment to making a positive impact in the Singleton region.
Vice President
Adele Cashion
Adele is the CEO of Ourcare Services Ltd and joins Business Singleton with over 25 years as a Director and Executive Leader in corporate, government and non-government organisations. Adele has a passion for community services and a genuine interest in supporting local business to be the best they can be, so that Singleton continues to thrive.
Secretary
Kerril Hoswell
Kerril is the principal Lawyer at 22TEN Legal which focuses on doing Family Law differently by keeping separating couples out of the court process. Kerril is also a Family Law Mediator and can also assist you with your conveyance or estate planning needs.
Kerril is proud to be the current secretary of Business Singleton – she has a passion for seeing businesses both small and large succeed.
Committee
Stewart Chapman
Stewart "Stew" Chapman has lived in Singleton for the past 10 Years, moving with his family in 2015 after owning land in the Hunter Region for over 15 years. Previously in the Royal Australian Navy, Stew has extensively travelled the world as a Director, Business Development and Program Manager in the Defence & Aerospace Industry, and now works in the Waste & Sustainability Sector. Stew has been the President of Star Club Equestrian Program since 2019, and the Not For Profit Association has had substantial growth and success under his leadership, due to his background in Defence, Aerospace, Disability Services, Equine, Council Grounds Management, and Sustainability and Waste experience. He prides himself on being understanding, approachable, passionate and strongly advocates for diversity, inclusion, equality and accountability, to achieve positive outcomes for all of Singleton.
Committee
Maxine Smith
Maxine Smith currently works as a Disability Services Manager at Jo Bailey Quality Care based across the Hunter Region. Maxine has been part of Quality Care for 2 ½ years, and has managed a number of different roles over her time within the company.
Maxine first became involved in the industry when she was 21, Maxine was successful in a position at the Home Care service of NSW, while working at Home care, the company encouraged her to take on full time study, and further her career. While studying Maxine looked at aged care, families and disabilities. During one of her Disability workshops, Maxine listened to a CEO called Chris Morris, Chris spoke about her work, and role, this inspired Maxine to focus on the disability Sector. After 10 years at the Homecare service, with 12 months of that being part of the United Kingdom Home Care service, Maxine got an opportunity to work with Chris Morris at the then Newcastle and Hunter Community Access, now called Connectability. Maxine loved being part of this organisation, and loved being part of a dynamic sector. After 10 years at Connectability, an opportunity came to manage a region with Challenge Community Services, and work with CEO Barry Murphy, this gave Maxine the opportunity to expand her skills, and take on new opportunities which the CEO encouraged. In Feb 2013, NDIA started its engagement and slow role out. Maxine and Challenge Community Services were very successful in transitioning over all of their then clients from ADHC block funding, to individual, person centred NDIA funds, it was exciting times.
Member Services Coordinator
Laura Kelly
Laura moved to Singleton 6 years ago with her family, to be a part of the Singleton community. Over the past 20 years, Laura has been working in the Administration and Business departments of both small and large businesses, specifically in Mining and the Construction industries. She has owned a small business of her own and has taken on the role at Business Singleton, excited to be working so closely with Singleton businesses and the community.
Laura has been a keen traveler for many years, travelling to all different parts of the world, and has now settled in Singleton with her husband and 3 children.
Administration Officer
Kelsie McKenzie
Kelsie is a wife and mum of 3 who was born in Darwin but raised in Singleton. Kelsie has had a long and successful career in Hospitality and has enjoyed her time in both customer service and management. After 20 years in the industry, it was time for a career change. So, after her youngest started school in 2022 she decided to make that career change and complete her business administration traineeship here with Business Singleton.