Having recently moved to their new house in Tura Beach, NSW, Ray Leak, formerly of the Colac Otway Shire and an MWA Life Member, has decided to retire as a Board Director as of April 2025, as he has expressed in his own words. “I feel it’s time we inserted young blood into the boardroom”.

At its meeting on 22 May 2025, the MWA Board put Ray’s vision into action by appointing Ruby Lewis (Fulton Hogan) and Sheridan Kilner (Foundation Education) to the vacant positions after Ray’s departure. Ruby and Sheridan have made significant contributions to the association’s growth over recent years, serving as Next-Gen ambassadors, organising conference sessions, and serving as advisors to the Board.