Directors
The Australian Renderers Association’s strategies and programs are overseen by a Board of Directors.
Peter Milzewski
ARA Position President
State Queensland
A senior executive leader across all aspects of the fast-paced supply chain of fresh, processed, and manufactured meat proteins in Australia and export markets. Peter has 30 years of experience in senior management across Agri-business, FMCG and cattle production. He is results-driven with demonstrated success in delivering strong results that positively impact bottom-line profitability.
Ashley Palmer
ARA Position Vice President
State Western Australia & Victoria
Involved in a family-owned rendering company for the past 40 years. Ashley is currently Managing Director of a diverse agricultural group which includes businesses in rendering, canola oil crushing, edible oil refining and global oil distribution.
Ben Baron
ARA Position Director
State Western Australia
General Manager, Rendering and Protein, at Craig Mostyn Group, overseeing the Talloman site in WA and protein trading operations in Victoria. Ben has over 20 years experience in manufacturing, operations, and systems management including managing rendering safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
Michael Betar
ARA Position Director
State New South Wales
CEO and founder of agricultural commodities trading company Standard Commodities Australia Pty Ltd. Michael has over 20 years of experience specialising in animal protein meal.
Gary Deutrom
ARA Position Director
State South Australia
General Manager of MBL Proteins, Rendering Divisions, at Master Butchers Co-Operative Ltd. Gary manages three MBL Protein sites, raw material supply chain, and local and export sales. He has over 34 years of experience in the rendering industry.
George Schinard
ARA Position Director
State Queensland
Commodity Manager for Wilmar Trading Australia Pty Ltd. George manages the animal protein meal department for Wilmar Trading and has over 18 years experience in local and export trade.
Executive Officer
Jess Bloomfield
Jess serves as the Executive Officer of the Australian Renderers Association (ARA), where she combines her passion for science with extensive industry knowledge to support the Australian rendering sector. With a BSc in Animal Production and years of experience as a farm productivity consultant, Jess has been a valuable member of the ARA team since 2021, previously working as the Symposium Coordinator & Executive Assistant. She is dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in the industry, with a focus on sustainability and export opportunities. Jess enjoys working closely with members to ensure a vibrant future for Australian rendering.