Ann Croucher incoming Executive Officer at TBWA

Media Release - Wednesday September 30

Thoroughbred Breeders WA has appointed Ann Croucher to fill the role as its Executive Officer.

Croucher was TBWA President from 2015 to 2017 and has served on the committee for the last decade.  She worked at Mungrup Stud for 22 years alongside her parents Gray and Jan Williamson and is also widely known for her expert horse photography.

“Securing someone with Ann’s broad experience across both the industry and our organisation is going to allow for a very smooth transition as we move forward,” TBWA President Fiona Lacey said. 

“Ann has always been a tremendously hard-working member of the committee and we believe that her appointment will allow us to implement a number of improvements and projects which will be of benefit to our members.”

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Ann Croucher

Croucher takes over from long-standing Executive Officer Amanda Abraham who has decided to move on due to work commitments.  “Amanda has been an incredible asset to TBWA,” Lacey added.  “She brought a great depth of knowledge having worked within the WA racing community for many years with Magic Millions and WA Owners Association.”

Ann Croucher can be contacted at (08) 9277 9880 or 0427 531 980.  Email: info@tbwa.net.au

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