News: ROCA alumni network
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.
Kate Forrest
Kate has always followed her passion for rural development and has held various exciting roles throughout Australia and overseas since graduating from Roseworthy College. Currently she is the Executive Officer with Rangeland NRM Alliance.
Richard Fewster
After graduating with a Bachelor of Agriculture from Roseworthy in 1965, Richard Fewster has spent a majority of his lifetime working with horticulturalists, agriculturalists and agri-businesses across Australia. Now Richard is overseeing the management of ‘Ruston’s Roses’ at Renmark.
Graham Brookman
Graham and his wife, Annemarie, run The Food Forest, a certified organic permaculture farm and learning centre located near Gawler. Graham and Annemarie began forming their business during their early careers in education. Graham taught at Roseworthy for 16 years and The Adelaide University for seventeen years. “Brooky”, as Graham has always been known, was heavily involved in the beginnings of the Roseworthy Agricultural College and The University of Adelaide merging in the early 90s.
Melissa Rebbeck
When Melissa graduated from Roseworthy she didn’t expect her first big break to be selling organic fertilisers. Little did she know that she would someday be the CEO of her own successful company, Climate & Agricultural Support Pty Ltd.
Nick Walker & David O'Leary
After graduating from Roseworthy over thirty years ago, Nick and David set out to gain experience in the wine industry. They relished the experience of working at several top-shelf wineries across South Australia, including Petaluma Wines, Chateau Reynella and Thomas Hardy and Sons. They then went on to learn the art of winemaking at well-known Annie's Lane, located in the heart of the Clare Valley.
David Coyner
David graduated from Roseworthy in 2005 and was elected President of the Roseworthy Old Collegian's Association in 2017. While growing up in Port Augusta, David earned his passion for agriculture from time spent on the family farm near Kimba, with his Grandfather Bill Scott, who was from a pioneering farming family in the region. David now owns and operates his own company, Tin Roof Financial Services, a financial broking business providing services for predominantly for Agriculture along with various other industry sectors.
