STTF Board Member

GARY PIKE

Gary worked in various administrative and advisory capacities in the Western Australian State Public Service for 38 years, the last 25 years in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. In the latter part of his career, Gary acted as an advisor to the Governor and the Executive Council of Western Australia on policy and administrative issues.

After retiring in 2009, he was keen to pursue his interests in nature and conservation and participated as a volunteer in the 2009 and 2010 Great Toad Musters. He also worked on the Emma Gorge Toad Fence project on El Questro Station in May 2011 and in a series of toad fencing workshops in central west Queensland in October 2011.

Since 2009, Gary has also been heavily involved in conducting talks and presentations on behalf of the Foundation at schools, clubs, community organisations and government agencies throughout suburban and country WA to increase community awareness of the cane toad problem in Australia. His wealth of experience on the ‘front line’ of the toad fight and his collection of documentary footage and photographs taken during the musters give him a valuable and first-hand knowledge on the issues involved.

Due to his dedication to the Stop the Toad Foundation, Gary was elected Vice Chair of the Board in November 2012.

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