The SBDC is governed by a Board, drawn from the private sector under the auspices of the Small Business Development Corporation Act 1983. The SBDC Board meets on a monthly basis to consider issues relevant to the direction and operation of the Corporation.

As the SBDC’s governing body, the Board has responsibility for performing the functions set out in the Small Business Development Corporation Act 1983.

The SBDC Board has four strategic roles:

• direction of the organisation
• determination of standards
• coordination of planning, policies, and decision-making frameworks
• acting in an advisory capacity to the Minister, the Government and other agencies.

Operational roles of the Board include:

• setting strategies
• focusing on client service and customer needs
• striving for organisational best practice and compliance with standards
• delegation of operational decision-making to officers within the SBDC.

Ray Mountney - Chairman

Ray Mountney initially joined the Board as a member in August 2009, following his very successful business career in the motor industry. In June 2010, Ray was appointed to the role of Chairman of the Board. As owner and Managing Director of Fennessy Holden and Nissan in Busselton, Ray has also served as State delegate to the National Franchise Councils of Holden and Nissan, and been active within the broader community of the South West, holding executive positions with the Busselton Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Centre Vasse.


Kitty Prodonovich

Kitty Prodonovich was appointed to the Board in May 2008 and took up her position in September 2008. Ms Prodonovich has owned and operated a number of small businesses, including two award winning businesses in the Goldfields. She was the recipient of the Goldfields Young Achiever Award and winner of the 2002 Goldfields Business of the Year. She was elected the youngest executive member of the Kalgoorlie Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry and is a past president. Ms Prodonovich is currently the CEO of the Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry in WA.

Jeff Healy


Jeff Healy was appointed to the Board in September 2012. Jeff is founder and owner of a niche marketing consultancy in Perth specialising in direct marketing. Jeff has had an extensive career in sales, marketing and retail including a period with Australia Post as Change Management Lead, State Retail Manager and Marketing Manager.

Sonia McKeiver


Sonia McKeiver was appointed to the Board in September 2012. Sonia has degrees in law and economics from the University of Queensland, as well as broad experience in investigations, compliance and dispute resolution gained through her roles as compliance officer with the Financial Services Authority in London, and case manager with the Financial Ombudsman Service in Melbourne.

Steven Dobson


Steven Dobson was appointed to the Board in September 2012. Steven is partner and senior financial planner in a family operated business. Steven has over twelve years experience in corporate financial planning, particularly for small and medium sized businesses. He has a Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) from RMIT University, Melbourne and strong community experience as Chair of the Management Committee at the Jandakot Volunteer Bushfire Brigade and board member of the Kids are Kids Therapy and Education Centre.

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