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The 2023 Board

Bellingen Chamber of Commerce is an incorporated professional association run by a volunteer board as follows:

Libby Park

Honorary President

Libby and her husband Jamie own the Bellingen Kitchen Shop.

They value the opportunity their business has given them to be part of the Bellingen community.

Libby strongly believes that by collaborating, the business community across Bellingen Shire can support the development of a strong local economy that in turn benefits the whole community. She has been president of the Bellingen Chamber of Commerce since 2017.

Frank Perez

President

Frank and his wife Brigitte own an American Investment Advisory firm that actively invests in private and publicly traded companies and we have made Bellingen our home. We are passionate about helping others and we see the Chamber playing a vital role in facilitating a vibrant business ecosystem for our community.

Jenny Farrow

Secretary

Jenny has lived and experienced life in tropical islands and along the east coast of Australia from Sydney to Townsville. She admits to being a stickler for order and has worked corporate accounts and bookkeeping in the aviation and food industries for many years. She is now settled in the Bellinger Valley, loves growing her own produce and running her own bookkeeping business. Her passion for order and neatness helping those who find making things add up a real chore.

Sean Page

I am a chef by trade and have a huge passion for food culture. After representing my state and country at culinary competitions around the world I decided to join ventures in places such as Sydney, Melbourne and Portugal and have now found my new home in Bellingen where the local culinary experience could not be more exciting. I am the owner of a stylish modern cafe in the heart of Bellingen called ‘H&S Granola and Espresso Bar’ which focuses on specialty coffee and local produce. I joined the Bellingen Chamber of Commerce to become a valued member of the community and to help provide other small businesses with the resources they need to grow and prosper. I can see great things for the future of the Bellingen shire community and its small businesses.

Allan Williams

Allan Williams, along with wife Carmen, are co-managers of A Chair in There, a vintage and up-cycle store located in Hyde St, the heart of Bellingen. Allan recognises the key role local business plays in fostering a strong & vibrant Bellingen community.
With a background in social and community health services, Allan enjoys partnering with enthusiastic business people to explore & act upon our collective potential.

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Bridgitte Von Bulow Perez

Brigitte was born in Norway, educated in India, Netherlands, Switzerland and the USA. She has been director of various organizations including the Ansett Airlines VIP Lounges, Deutsches Haus Olympic Games 2000, Australian Festival USA and was also CEO of Children of the Himalayas.
With her international background, Brigitte has embraced Bellingen as her home, loves meeting new people and has joined the Bellingen Business Chamber in the role of Community Engagement.

Keith Farrow

Treasurer

Keith is an entomologist (study of insects) and has been involved in the pest management industry for over 35 years. He also worked for several years as a secondary science teacher. His work has taken him throughout Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Asia. He has worked with Industry Associations on the development of training courses and has been on several Industry Codes of Practice and Australian Standards working parties to help improve the quality of training within his field of expertise. Keith remains active as an industry trainer and consultant and is also involved as a volunteer with the local RFS.

Alex Caminer

Alex moved to Bellingen in 2023 and, with his partner Chi, took over the Alternatives Bookshop, revitalising it as a hub for ideas, conversation, and community connection. The bookshop has expanded its selection to focus on nature, philosophy, sciences, and indigenous wisdom, while also becoming a gathering place—hosting yabbering sessions, poetry nights, chess matches, and quiet moments of discovery. Alex cherishes the thriving local economy and vibrant cultural scene, and he sees the Chamber as a key part of furthering small businesses as the face of Bellingen.

Danny Sebes

Bellingen Gelato is a family affair, currently run by Danny Sebes and his wife Daisy.
It all began in the late 1980’s with Danny’s father, Robert, who began experimenting with making gelato in Sydney.
In 2012, Bellingen Gelato won the Grand Champion prize at the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show, for its stewed plum sorbet. The winning flavour had been manufactured by Robert’s son Danny.
Danny moved permanently to Bellingen, married a local girl and brought his new flavours and passion for gelato to this special, sleepy town.
He now brings that same passion to the chamber of commerce board.

Jessica Luis

Jessica is originally from Sydney and moved up to Coffs Harbour 8 years ago.
Her background is in Banking and Finance.
After working with one of the biggest banking institutions in Australia for over 15 years as a Financial Fraud Analyst, she took on a new challenge and in December 2023 she bought Bellingen Post Office.

Genaro Benmayor

Genaro and his wife Genevieve, moved to Bellingen in 2021.
With co-owner and friend Oliver, they run Bruno’s Mediterranean Kitchen in Bellingen, a vibrant and buzzing restaurant that showcases locally grown produce with creative dishes inspired by the diverse cuisines of the greater Mediterranean.
After a deep and lengthy history in the coffee and restaurant industries, both in Australia and abroad, he and Genevieve are now proud to call Bellingen home.
With a strong belief that cafes and restaurants are the beating heart of a thriving social community, Genaro is committed to the support and growth of local industry through meaningful connection and shared knowledge.

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