Meet the Managers

Joined in: 2001

During his time at Yenda Prods, Anthony has held the role of Company Secretary and Financial Controller before being promoted to the role of General Manager in January 2025. Anthony serves not only Yenda Producers but also Yenda Group, overseeing the strategic development and implementation of the organisations within the group.
Anthony graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Business Degree in Accounting and achieved his Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) qualification in 2009. Anthony is also a long-time Yenda resident, living with his family on a prune farm on the outskirts of the town. Anthony has also completed several management courses including the Company Directors Course through the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the General Management Program through the Melbourne Business School.

Joined in: 2024
Michelle commenced with the Co-op in July 2024 and brings more than 20 years of accounting and financial management experience to the Yenda Group.
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Accounting, Finance and Management, completed in 2003, and has been a Chartered Accountant since 2006. Michelle began her career in public practice with a local accounting firm, where she spent 15 years working across tax and accounting for a wide range of entity types, as well as audit, consulting and business management services.
She later spent 6.5 years as Financial Controller for a large local family farming enterprise and an irrigation-related business, further strengthening her experience in financial leadership within the agricultural sector.
Having grown up on a fruit farm in Griffith, Michelle has a strong connection to the local agricultural community. She now lives in Beelbangera with her husband and two children and enjoys being involved in school and sporting committees, valuing opportunities to give back to the community.

Joined in: 2019

Edwina is the Company Secretary and started with the Prods in 2019, and prior to 2025 was responsible for human resources. Edwina has a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) from the University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney and is admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Edwina has previously worked as a solicitor in law and accounting firms and also runs, with her husband, a self replacing merino flock, focusing on wool quality and flock fertility.

Joined in: 1988

Chris Butler graduated from Leeton High School and spent two years at the Murrumbidgee Irrigation District (MID) Farmer’s Co-Op before he joined the team at the Yenda Producers Leeton Branch when it opened in 1988.
Chris has thoroughly enjoyed his tenure with Yenda Producers, especially being part of the growth of the organisation and a member of the team that is involved in all aspects of daily business.
Chris thrives on providing products and services that benefit Yenda Producers’ clients and help them succeed. Chris is looking forward to continuing the growth of the business and partnering with the clients, many who are now also firm friends.

Joined in: 2023

Laura is a solicitor admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from Macquarie University. Born and raised on a third-generation family farm in Griffith, Laura has first-hand knowledge and understanding of the agricultural sector. During her time as a solicitor, Laura was heavily involved in commercial litigation, including agribusiness and irrigation related matters.
Laura is passionate about her hometown, most recently working as the Centre Manager of Headspace Griffith honing her skills as a leader in the community. Laura joined RWE in 2023. With her impressive background, accomplishments and leadership qualities, Laura is committed to building strong, empathetic business relationships and driving success and growth throughout the business.

Joined in: 2006

Jak is a Certified Irrigation Designer and oversees RWE staff, the extensive range of irrigation products, as well as offers design, installation and maintenance of high-quality irrigation systems and consultative services for rural, domestic, corporate and government clientele.
Operating out of the Griffith branch, Jak and his team regularly consult with the agronomy and horticulture teams at Yenda Producers, sharing knowledge and expertise for all to remain up-to-date on farming requirements.
RWE also has an extensive retail section, offering a vast range of irrigation products, readily available to service an emergency breakdown for the corporate irrigation market.

Joined in: 1998

Wayne is the Licensee in Charge and Managing Director of S&B, which operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Yenda Producers, based in the Yenda Producers’ Griffith branch.
Wayne is an accredited livestock and real estate agent. Focussing on the purchasing and selling of livestock and real estate sales, namely rural properties as well as clearing sales.
Wayne is the main auctioneer at S&B and also manages a team of licensed Real estate agents, Insurance brokers, Water brokers, Residential Real estate and Property management.