your executive team
Scott Sanbrook – Chief Executive Officer
Scott was raised in the farming district of Mangoplah and was educated in Wagga Wagga before following his career paths in the city.
He was employed at The Daily Advertiser for more than two decades after starting out as a sports reporter in 1988.
Scott went on to fill the roles of general reporter and sub-editor in addition to holding the editor’s position at the weekly publication The Leader.
In 2011 he was appointed as the chief executive officer of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club where he oversaw seven Wagga Gold Cup Carnivals.
Scott has operated his own business – with a focus on the thoroughbred racing industry – since 2019.
He has a strong community involvement through the work and sporting connections he has developed in the Riverina during the past 30 years.
Scott joined the Committee 4 Wagga team in June 2022.
Michelle Ford - Executive Assistant
Michelle joined the Committee 4 Wagga team in June 2018.
Michelle was born and raised in Wagga Wagga.
Michelle spent 15 years working for Rail Infrastructure Corporation (just one of their many titles while employed there) in varying roles. Her favourite position was the last 9 years spent as a Payroll Officer. Michelle then went on to start her own small family business which her and husband Wayne ran successfully until selling in 2018.
Michelle has always enjoyed coaching and working with the youth, building up their resilience to handle challenging situations.
Michelle has represented New South Wales and Oceania in touch football.
Michelle has been an active member, coach and volunteered on various sporting entities within Wagga Wagga and still enjoys maintaining her fitness.
Michelle enjoys spending time with her family, staying fit and healthy and travelling.
Sophie Mackay - Executive Assistant
Sophie joined the Committee 4 Wagga team in 2019.
Sophie was born in Sydney and raised in Condobolin and Wagga Wagga.
Sophie completed university in Western Australia and, like many other Wagga residents, returned home soon after. Sophie worked at Charles Sturt University for 6 years as a member of the university’s finance team whilst racing as a professional cyclist.
Sophie co-ordinated Women’s Cycling Skills workshops within the community, encouraging others to pursue an interest in the sport whether it be for social, fitness, or competitive pursuits, and currently loves coaching local junior cyclists.
Sophie enjoys spending time with friends and family, cycling, hiking, and travelling.