Meet our Team
Maree Feutrill, CEO
Maree Feutrill is the newly appointed CEO at Saltbush, Balnarring Beach, following a recent 4-year stint working alongside First Nations people in preventative health programs in remote communities across the Northern Territory.
Megan Willis, Operations Coordinator
Megan is our exceptional Operations Coordinator, with a hand in all operational tasks at Saltbush. She is the warm and friendly face throughout the entire holiday process, from bookings, to welcoming guests and ensuring they have a wonderful, restful time at Balnarring Beach.
Megan has experience working in not-for-profit organisations and in busy, dynamic workplaces with diverse groups, and brings this knowledge to all she does at Saltbush.
Helpful and considerate, Megan is people-focussed, and ensures that her work at Saltbush is conducted through the lens of what will make holidays easier and more enjoyable for guests.
Kim Schroder, Program Coordinator
Kim is our casual Program Coordinator, responsible for developing a range of nature immersion activities that supports guests to enjoy the outdoors at Saltbush and nearby coastline of Western Port Bay. Kim’s aim is to empower children to develop skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging in the outdoors, through experiential learning and activities that promote exploration in nature.
Kim has experience working in Outdoor Education and Marketing sectors and is the founder of Wild Kindling which works with Primary School students creating opportunities for them to develop a deeper connection to the natural world around them and empower belonging to place.
Our Board
Charles Reis, Chairperson
Charles Reis joined the Board in December 2022 and was appointed Co-Chair and honorary Company Secretary in 2023; and then Chair in 2024. He is Chairperson of MacKillop Family Services; Chairperson of Mercy Connect, serving people with disabilities in the Riverina of NSW; Chairperson of Mercy Services in the Hunter Valley; and chairs Mercy Community Services Australia Limited. He is also Chair of the Save Flinders Pier campaign; Committee Member of the Western Port Coastal Advisory Group; and a member of Bayside Council’s Advisory Committee for the Billilla mansion and parklands in Brighton. He has a commercial background and held leadership positions in listed public companies, government organisations and the not-for-profit sector. In 2023, Charles was named Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s Local Community Champion in its local Australia Day awards.
Shelley Iles, Treasurer
Shelley joined the Saltbush board in 2021. Shelley is a Mornington Peninsula local and a CPA who started her career at Deloitte, before moving into finance and business leadership roles in education. Shelley is active in the local community and is committed to the values of Saltbush, Balnarring Beach.
Keeley Hille
Keeley is a Mornington Peninsula local who works in the digital health sector and has academic qualifications in allied health, education and information technology. She has worked in in non-profit and commercial organisations in a range of industries including healthcare, aged and disability care and local government. Keeley is committed to giving back the local community through pro-active participation.
Katy Henley
Katy joined the Saltbush board in 2024, after being drawn to Saltbush as an organisation that was aligned with her beliefs, dignity, and providing opportunities to help create happy memories. Katy is a qualified IT professional who has worked across many sectors including banking, finance, agriculture and is currently engaged in digital transformation in the water industry.