Horsham Agricultural Society Executive Committee
Dalton Cross serves the Executive Committee as the President in 2026 – his first stint was in 2016 for two years. Dalton’s involvement at the Horsham Show has been through coordinating the animal nursery from the tender age of 14. An exotic stud sheep and poultry and bird breeder, Dalton lends his expertise in all areas of the Horsham Show and the other special events we run. As a qualified builder, we appreciate his skills in maintaining buildings around the grounds.
Vice President Cindy Francis has been a member of the council of the Horsham Agricultural Society since 2020 however, she’s been a member of the society for more than 25 years. Her experience showing horses is exemplary and is a qualified judge who is held in high esteem across the showing industry. Cindy also has a passion for catering and is a great asset when we’re undertaking our food and wine events. Cindy and her husband farm at Lower Norton, a teacher by trade, Cindy has many skills in a lot of areas.
Vice President Fiona Tracey is new to the region since 2021. A resident in Murtoa, Fiona feels a strong sense of belonging with the Horsham Agricultural Society. Fiona has escaped the corporate world and uses her skills and knowledge in that field to best use in our governance and HR. She works seasonally for two large music festivals in Victoria, so her event management experience is welcome at the Maydale Reserve.
Jenny Maroske is Horsham Ag Society’s Treasurer. She has been with us since 2016. Jenny is a finance administrator for several organisations and manages her own bookkeeping business which supports several small businesses. Her late father-in-law Ian O. Maroske wrote the book, A History of the Horsham Agricultural Society which was published in 1978 for the 125th Grand Annual Horsham Agricultural Show. Copies are available from the office if you’re interested.
Andrea Cross has been the Secretary since 2015 and has a background in events management and social media marketing. She is passionate about providing quality events for the community, looking after sponsors and members, ensuring they get the best value for their investment. Raised on a mixed farm at Vectis, Andrea’s family have been involved in the Horsham Show for three generations.
HORSHAM AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY COUNCILLORS AS OF 1 APRIL 2025
ACTIVE COUNCILLORS: Ron Bennett, Peter Jackman, Ron Tickner, John Barr, Max Johns, Andy Rudolph, Dalton Cross, Daryl Wallace, Debbie Carman, Emily Friedrichsen, Ian Walter, Jill Sinclair, John Barr, Jenny Maroske, Leigh McGennisken, Lynda Jorgenson, Mathew Hill, Cindy Francis, Tracy Matthews, Fiona Tracey, Di Bell, Ele Voigt, Alex Williams, Maddy Summerhayes.
LIFE MEMBERS: Fred Blake, John Russell, Ron Bennett, Bob Wirth, Lorraine Baudinette, Barry Gross, Jill Sinclair, Peter Velthuis, Peter Jackman, Ron Tickner, John Barr, Max Johns, Andy Rudolph and Andrea Cross.
HONORARY COUNCILORS: Ron Bennett, Jill Sinclair, Peter Jackman, John Barr, Andy Rudolph, Max Johns and Ron Tickner.
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