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Claire Brown
Claire is passionate about using the skills and knowledge that she learned while studying at Roseworthy in her current role with Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) in north-west Victoria. For the last 10 years, Claire has been involved in BCG which is a not-for-profit agricultural research and extension organisation led by farmers from the Wimmera and Mallee regions of Victoria.
Lachlan Nitschke
Farming is in Lachie Nitschke's blood. Lachie grew up on his family's cropping property near Greenock in South Australia. After graduating from Kapunda High School in 2005, Lachie went onto complete his Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science) at the University of Adelaide with the intention of working in agronomy.
John Crosby
John Crosby graduated from Roseworthy in 1970 and since then he has successfully chaired numerous wheat and meat industry bodies over his career including senior roles with the National Farmers Federation and Agribusiness Association of Australia.
Simon Hill
From Yorke Peninsula to Roseworthy College, East Africa, China and New York! Simon Hill has traveled the world leading an exciting career of Agribusiness and other cutting-edge ventures. Simon spent his childhood growing up on his family farm near Ardrossan on the Yorke Peninsula. Following graduation from Roseworthy College, Simon's first 10 years was spent in various agronomic sales and management roles throughout South Australia, including Dermody's IAMA, J.T.Johnson & Sons and CropCare, while simultaneously juggling a League Football career with North Adelaide in the city.
Alexander Sassenberg
The topic of 'Agriculture' has always excited Alexander, who now works for one of the world's most well-known Agribusiness brands in Ag, John Deere. In 1994 Alexander studied Agricultural Economics at Georg August University of Göttingen in Germany. He then decided to travel to the land down under in search of new experiences. In 1995, he looked to Roseworthy College in order to broaden his knowledge on Australian agricultural systems. Fast forward a few years and Alexander now leads a passionate team as Territory Manager for John Deere International based out of Switzerland.
Dale Manson
Dale's experience at Roseworthy College proved to him that it was possible to make a genuine long-term difference to the community and the State's rural industries. Dale has served 34 years with the SA Government's Agriculture Department in various roles and has lead the popular rural radio program, Agrow on 5MU! Among other achievements, his career is a proud one, full of opportunity and value to rural communities.
Sarah Lance
Since graduating Roseworthy College in 1997, Sarah has worked the length of the Murray-Darling Basin. Sarah is now a District Manager for the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) based in Murray Bridge.
James Wright
James grew up on a mixed farming property near Kapunda in mid north South Australia. James completed his Bachelor of Natural Resource Management (NRM) at The University of Adelaide in 2006 with the intention of working closely with farmers to improve their understanding of NRM. James has recently moved into Paroo Pastoral’s Adelaide office as their Business Development Manager.
Sarah Marquis
After graduating from Roseworthy, Sarah Marquis and her husband Sparky had big dreams of developing their own business; succeeding in a career they were both passionate about, helping other people be their best and having fun. From making wine with Sarah's parents to building their own winery in McLaren Vale, Sarah is a brilliant example of what can be achieved through hard work, dedication to craft and a desire to help others succeed.
Drew Kluska
Drew Kluska graduated from Roseworthy in 1992, and he is now the Founder and Managing Director of 'The Tailor'. The Tailor specialises in luxury, handcrafted holidays in Australia. Drew believes that his time studying at Roseworthy brought him to his current role.
