Dean Rutledge has worked with ChemCert since its inception. Having worked for Olivetti Computers for over ten years in various key administrative roles he brings extensive knowledge to the organisation. Dean’s highly developed administrative and organisational skills assist him in dealing with all aspects of office administration within the organisation, including the management of training programmes and system databases and liaising with key industry and development organisations, trainers and clients. His experience in professional development programmes in the industry provides invaluable support for trainers and promotes quality learning and training for participants. Dean is the company’s fanatical golfer and he also, enjoys fishing and spending time undertaking home renovations and development.

Sean (Xu) Chen (B IET, M Eng Sc) works as the IT Consultant. He holds a Bachelor of Information Engineering, a Masters of Engineering Science in Telecommunications from the University of New South Wales and is currently completing a Masters of Internetworking at the University of Technology, Sydney. His knowledge brings to the organisation highly developed technical skills, which enables him to carry out his duties, including development and maintenance of networking, reporting systems and databases. His fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese also assists our trainers in delivering specialised training courses to participants from a non-English speaking background participants. Prior to this he had several contracts establishing and maintaining computer network systems in medical practices across Sydney. Sean likes to keep fit by playing soccer and badminton and enjoys bushwal and socialising with friends.

Bernadette Crouch has dedicatedly worked as the lead Course Coordinator at Graham Matthews Rural Training for ChemCert courses since 1998. Operating her own retail business, working for the Federal Government for over seven years and drawing on her own experience as a  merino sheep, cattle and seed farmer in the Condobolin district has allowed Bernadette to deal efficiently with the management of courses and clients. Her experience in the farming industry allows her to relate to and understand the needs of clients, especially in the drought prone areas. She is the treasurer of the Condobolin Swimming Club and a committee member of the Milby Sports Club. Bernadette dedicates her time to her young family and she enjoys spending her  weekends participating in the local sports of swimming, football,soccer, fishing, canoeing and motorbike riding on the local family property. 

Genene Reardon works as the Assistant Course Coordinator. Her extensive background in working in community vocational education for over twenty years and family farming experience in wheat, sheep and wool classing in the Central West of NSW assists her in providing  sound knowledge and support to both staff and clients in the organisation. She holds the position of treasurer of the Community Adult Education Centre and is also a committee member of the Milby Sports Club. Genene thrives on spending time with her family and grandchildren. Shealso enjoys reading and the challenge of completing cryptic word puzzles in her leisure time.