Cr Daniel Simpson
Article published: 21 June, 2018
Professional Experience
- Owner/operator of The Rod N Reel Hotel in Woodburn since 2006 and Hotel Illawong in Evans Head since 2012
- Partner of Anytime Fitness in Woy Woy
- Completed Bachelor of Management at Newcastle University in 2006
- Chairperson of Mid-Richmond Community Bank
- President of Woodburn Chamber of Commerce
- Beverage Manager of Mingara Recreation Club from 1998 to 2006
Community Origins
- Born in Gosford in 1979
- Completed School Certificate at St Edwards High School
- Completed HSC at Corpus Christi College
- Lived on Central Coast until 2006
- Completed university studies at Newcastle in 2006
- Lived in New Italy since finishing study
Personal Interests
- Woodburn Chamber of Commerce
- Mid-Richmond Community Bank
- Play soccer for Woodburn Wolves
- Sponsor via the Rod N Reel Hotel of many community groups such as Rural Fire Service, Evans Head / Woodburn Preschool, Woodburn Netball Club, Woodburn Softball Club, Woodburn CWA
Council Aspirations
- Ensure a culture within Council that is community focused and customer service driven
- Strong economic management
- A Council that is small business friendly
Portfolio
- Richmond Valley Council Local Traffic Committee
- Business and Industry Advisory Panel
- Strategic Finance Committee