EBC SINCE 1950
Eildon Boat Club
Our Life Members
Life membership is an honour bestowed upon an individual Club member whose exceptional, loyal and outstanding contributions has provided a measurable benefit to EBC over an extended period of time.
It is the highest recognition that can be awarded to one of our members and serves as a fitting acknowledgement of their exceptional service and contribution.
Life Member Honour Roll
Mr IF Carolan*
Mr A.J Crutchley*
Mr K Pretty*
Mr R Faulds*
Mr HC Sleigh*
Mr J Nash*
Mr SJ Harper*
Mr JH Ballis*
Mr P Whitechurch*
Mr S Campi
Mr R Spooner
Mr G Fuller
Mr H Jolson QC*
Mr W Marchiori*
Mr J Fautley
Mr C Smith
Mr J Horton
Mr L Sparke
Mr G Davis
Mr M Willson
* Denotes Deceased
Our Board of Directors
The EBC Board is made up of eight members, with an Executive that consists of three Flag Officers, the Commodore, Vice Commodore and Rear Commodore. Steeped in Naval tradition a flag officer is traditionally a commissioned officer in a nation’s armed forces senior enough to be entitled to fly a flag to mark the position from which the officer exercises command.
For Boat Clubs such as the EBC the generic title of flag officer is used to denote those who hold the rank of Rear Commodore (or Admiral) and above, also called “flag ranks”.
Rob Keogh
Commodore
Rob Keogh and his family discovered Lake Eildon in 2015, quickly becoming EBC members, enjoying the lake and all it offered through houseboating and water sports. Rob joined the EBC Board in September 2022 as the Hon. Treasurer.
Rob has a background in farm management and accountancy, having worked at the Rural Finance Commission and Price Waterhouse. He later became a shareholder and financial controller at a civil construction and sports surfacing company Wm Loud (Aust) until it was sold in 2017. With over 30 years of experience in finance, Rob brings strong business expertise to the Board.
Wayne Van Kesteren
Vice Commodore
Wayne has enjoyed a long-standing association with the lake since the age of six and now shares this connection with his wife Lisa and children, Mitchell (and his wife Ellie) and Courtney, having owned and renovated multiple vessels over the years.
Wayne brings more than 35 years of experience in the construction industry, including the operation of an award-winning building company. He now applies this depth of knowledge through his building inspection business.
Wayne is appreciative of the support, friendships, and opportunities provided by the Club and joined the EBC Board with a commitment to fostering a well-governed, inclusive, and family-focused club for both current members and future generations.
Brad Attard
Rear Commodore
Brad spent his early years on the lake behind his parents’ trusty Whitley Cherokee. These were often day trips with his parents, who hired houseboats from time to time in the 90s and 2000s and eventually bought their first houseboat (Illusive) in 2010.
Brad now owns “Ohana” with his wife, Brooke and their two kids, on which they plan to build the same memories Brad was lucky to experience growing up on our magical lake.
Brad was recruited to the EBC Social Committee, which led to his joining the EBC Board in 2021. Brad focuses on implementing new technologies and systems to improve overall efficiency at EBC.
Shane Jacobson
hON. Treasurer
Shane’s association with Lake Eildon started over 30 years ago through waterskiing. With his wife Justine, and their 3 children, the lake has become one of their favourite get away spots.
Shane is a Senior Partner at PKF Accounting and heads up the Business Advisory division, with over 25 years experience advising clients through the various stages of business. Shane’s business acumen is a welcomed addition to the Board. Starting with the Honorary Secretary and Governance Portfolio, Shane moved into the Honorary Treasurer role in 2025.
Simon Pratt
Director
Simon was first introduced to the lake in the late 80s and dreamt of one day owning a Salem speed boat. Since becoming a full member of EBC in 2023, the dream evolved into Destiny, the family houseboat that Simon, his wife Emily, and their two boys now enjoy every spare minute, all year round.
Simon is the managing director of Pratt Hospitality Group, operating three high-end inner-city venues. Simon has over 25 years of experience, including consulting across multiple hospitality businesses, helping to implement systems that strengthen management capability, service standards, and revenue outcomes. Simon’s combined passion for Lake Eildon, hospitality, and community drives his commitment to supporting the Board and helping the club continue to deliver quality experiences and lasting memories for its members.
Lindsay Barber
DIRECTOR, PAST COMMODORE 2022-23
Lindsay and his family have been members of the Eildon Boat Club since 2008. Lindsay brings a strong background in the Construction Industry, being an Executive Director of a successful ASX listed company and a director in several privately owned companies. Lindsay and his wife Debra enjoy their five children plus grandchildren coming together on their boat Amethyst, to share quality time together at Lake Eildon and the EBC.
Lindsay was elected to the board in 2016, and served in Governance and later as Treasurer before becoming Commodore in 2021. He uses his expertise in corporate governance, financial acumen and audit practices to drive continuous improvement and a first-class member experience.
Jacqueline Oakes
Director
Jacqui has spent a lifetime on the lake, her parents built the first of their two boats at Jerusalem Creek when she was a baby. In the 1980s, her family moved to Darlingford, where she met her future husband. By the 1990s, they had taken over his family houseboat, which they replaced with Havannah at Eildon Boat Club in early 2024.
A lifelong passion for boating evolved into a career spanning more than 30 years in the marine industry. Jacqui spent 17 years running a successful boat dealership, followed by a decade leading a national marine buying group. In 2025, she partnered with EBC member Chris Smith at Lake Eildon Boat Sales. Jacqui brings deep industry knowledge, strong commercial expertise, and a genuine passion for both the Club and the lake.
David Kelleher
Director, IMMEDIATE Past Commodore 2024-25
David has began his association with Lake Eildon in 1983 when his father bought their first houseboat. Dave and his wife Nikki have recently built their own boat “Mystify”. David and his family are enthusiastic members of the Eildon Boat Club (EBC) and enjoy the social elements that boating on Lake Eildon provides, and will escape to the lake at every opportunity!
David is the Director of a well-established sun blind company in Melbourne. He joined the EBC Board in 2017. Prior to becoming Commodore in 2023, David has held various portfolios, including Land & On-Water Assets, Social and Events, and brings a deep knowledge of the EBC and Lake Eildon, and the local industry.
Eildon Boat Club
Past Commodores
We have a long list of Past Commodores who have helped shape our Club and into what it is today!
Ever since our founding members constituted the Eildon Boat Club back in 1950 we have had a Commodore at the helm. We extend to all our Past Commodores a big thank you for all their contributions and years of service to EBC.
Past Commodores hand their flags over to the incoming Commodore at the end of their 2 year term, and then, in kind, they are presented with a flag (shown above) that is representative of their service and the position that they held on the Board.
Commodore Honour Roll
1950 ~ Mr S. Rosan*
1951 ~ Mr S. Rosan*
1952 ~ Mr S. Rosan*
1953 ~ Mr JF Summers*
1954 ~ Mr DE Farrow*
1955 ~ Mr KC White*
1956 ~ Mr KC White*
1957 ~ Mr KC White*
1958 ~ Mr WL Hayanga*
1959 ~ Mr WL Hayanga*
1960 ~ Dr ART Greenwood*
1961 ~ Mr KC White*
1962 ~ Mr KC White*
1963 ~ Mr CH Mumme*
1964 ~ Mr CH Mumme*
1965 ~ Mr EH Lawson*
1966 ~ Mr DS Pizer*
1967 ~ Mr IF Carolan*
1968 ~ Mr IF Carolan*
1969 ~ Mr J Middleton*
1970 ~ Mr J Middleton*
1971 ~ Mr AJ Crutchley*
1972 ~ Mr AJ Crutchley*
1973 ~ Mr IF Carolan*
1974 ~ Mr IF Carolan*
1975 ~ Mr RP Kelsall
1976 ~ Mr RP Kelsall
1977 ~ Mr A Dewez*
1978 ~ Mr A Dewez*
1979 ~ Mr D Walker*
1980 ~ Mr SJ Harper*
1981 ~ Mr SJ Harper*
1982 ~ Mr I Hipworth
1983 ~ Mr I Hipworth
1984 ~ Mr HC Sleigh*
1985 ~ Mr HC Sleigh*
1986 ~ Mr J Ballis*
1987 ~ Mr J Ballis*
1988 ~ Mr R Fraulds*
1989 ~ Mr R Fraulds*
1990 ~ Mr A Davis Commodore Elect*
1990 ~ Mr P Whitechurch*
1991 ~ Mr P Whitechurch*
1992 ~ Mr G Fuller
1993 ~ Mr G Fuller
1994 ~ Mr W Marchiori*
1995 ~ Mr W Marchiori*
1996 ~ Mr H Jolson QC*
1997 ~ Mr H Jolson QC*
1998 ~ Mr S Campi
1999 ~ Mr S Campi
2000 ~ Mr H Willson*
2001 ~ Mr H Willson*
2002 ~ Mr MF Reidy
2003 ~ Mr MF Reidy
2004 ~ Mr R Quince
2005 ~ Mr R Quince
2006 ~ Mr A Foster
2007 ~ Mr A Foster
2008 ~ Mr I Bremner
2009 ~ Mr I Bremner
2010 ~ Mr A Hynes
2011 ~ Mr A Hynes
2012 ~ Mr J Fautley
2013 ~ Mr J Fautley
2014 ~ Mr R Davey
2015 ~ Mr R Davey
2016 ~ Mr M Willson
2017 ~ Mr M Willson
2018 ~ Mr C Dwyer
2019 ~ Mr C Dwyer
2020 ~ Mr R McGeary
2021 ~ Mr R McGeary
2022 ~ Mr L Barber
2023 ~ Mr L Barber
2024 ~ Mr D Kelleher
2025 ~ Mr D Kelleher
* Denotes Deceased