Cr Garry Stephens

Cr Garry Stephens was born in Melbourne, growing up in Moonee Ponds and later Trafalgar where he completed his secondary education.

Garry’s first job was in Local Government in 1970, where he worked at the Mordialloc Council at Mentone for six years as an Administrative Officer.

During that time Garry obtained an Associate Diploma in Business Management (Local Government) from RMIT. Garry subsequently worked at Drouin, Foster and Yarram, the latter as Chief Executive Officer of the former Alberton Shire.

Following council amalgamations in 1994, Garry operated an electrical and home living store before retiring in 2016.

Garry met his wife Judy through Rotaract, a youth wing of Rotary, in the late 1970s. They married in 1982 and have three adult sons. In his spare time, Garry enjoys reading, walking and family history.

In 2006, Garry completed a Graduate Diploma in Business Management through Monash Gippsland, majoring in Human Resource Management.

Garry’s passion for community involvement continues as he has held membership of various organisations over 40 years.

Current roles include the president of the Yarram Eisteddfod. Garry was recently made a life member for 25 years' service.

Garry was recently elected as Chairperson of the Yarram Public Cemetery Trust. He continues as secretary of the Nightingale Park Society and Vice President of the Grand Strzelecki Track Committee. At the 2024 changeover of Yarram Rotary he was presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship for service to the community. Garry is also treasurer of several community organisations.

Garry has been a passionate Richmond Football Club supporter since 1960, experiencing all the highs and lows that come with being a dedicated fan. The journey has been eventful, but the years since 2017 have been especially interesting.

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