Our people

The Wine Grape Council of South Australia is here to help South Australian grape growers lead the way. Governance of the council is maintained by a council of eight grape grower members and two independents who represent the different grape growing regions of South Australia. 

The day to day running of the council is maintained by a full time Business Manager, part-time Executive Assistant and staff contractors on an as needs basis. 

Council Members 

Adrian Hoffmann
Chair - ​Region Two
Barossa Valley, Eden Valley and Barossa Other

Nick Price
​Region Seven
Currency Creek, Kangaroo Island, McLaren Vale, Southern Fleurieu and Fleurieu Other

Vacant
Region Four
Coonawarra

Lachlan Allen
​​Region One
Adelaide Hills, Adelaide Plains, The Peninsulas and Mount Lofty Ranges 

Sheridan Alm
​Region Eight
Riverland and Lower Murray 

Vacant
​​Region Six
Bordertown, Mt Benson,
Mt Gambier, Padthaway, Robe, Wrattonbully & Limestone Coast 

Troy van Dulken
​Region Three
Clare Valley & Flinders Ranges
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Brett Rosenzweig
Independent 

Jenny Venus
​Region Five 
​Langhorne Creek
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TBC
Independent 

Staff

Lisa Bennier
Business Manager

Lisa was employed as the Business Manager of the Wine Grape Council of South Australia in June 2017.
Lisa brings experience across a range of industries including Hospitality, Finance, Retail, Mining and over 10 years in the Grape and Wine sector.
 
Lisa’s career has been predominantly based throughout rural South Australia which is where her interest remains. 
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With a strong focus and passion for regional South Australia Lisa is committed to assisting Grape growers by advocating on their behalf, navigating through change and providing tools and information to prosper and add strength to our leading South Australian Grape and Wine regions.
 
Lisa resides in Langhorne Creek and holds a Graduate Certificate in Business from University of South Australia, she is also a Justice of the Peace.

Contact Details 
0419 039 508
lisa@wgcsa.com.au

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Elise White
Executive Assistant

Elise joined the Wine Grape Council of South Australia in September 2021 as the Executive Assistant.
A skilled and motivated Executive support specialist, Elise’s diverse experience has spanned a multitude of industry sectors
​(From Fashion Design to Town Planning to Information & Technology).

Elise has extensive experience in performing a vast array of operational functions, as well as managing special projects and delivering process/system improvements with a keen eye for design and detail.
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Elise's outside passions include DIY crafts, jewellery design, live music and keeping her blog updated, which has a focus on helping people find and make ‘meaningful’ gifts.

​Contact Details
admin@wgcsa.com.au