Owner Eagle Foundry Bed & Breakfast
Gary Iremonger completed his apprenticeship as a diesel mechanic with the Electricity Trust of South Australia in the late 1970’s. He also completed post graduate studies in Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical Engineering 1 and 2, Technical communication and Engineering maths. Has worked for the SA Metropolitan Fire Service in the technical division and has extensive sales experience working in the engineering field. Has set up various business over the years including mechanical repairs in Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, a technical sales business in South Australia and for the last 21 years has been working with his wife in their own accommodation business in Gawler called the Eagle Foundry B&B and Residential Rental Properties. Is involved in the Gawler National Trust, the Gawler Business Development Board, the Gawler History Team and was awarded Gawler Corporate Citizen of the Year in 2016.

Tony Piccolo has been the local State Member of Parliament since March 2006. Prior to his election to State Parliament, Tony served as the Mayor of Gawler for six years. While in Parliament, Tony has initiated a number of inquiries that sought to improve the market and legislative environment for small business. The Franchise Law Reform and Farm Machinery Inquiries led to the enactment of the Small Business Commissioner Act 2011 (SA). Tony is currently working with small business in the region to reduce red tape and establish a regulatory framework, which enables small artisan businesses in the food sector to value add and grow

Pina is a third-generation Gawler resident and has deep roots in the community having grown up on Hillier Road in Evanston Gardens. Married to David, she is a devoted mother of six and finds strength in her faith in God’s provision. At just 19, Pina was first exposed to business management when working for an international recruitment firm in the CBD. For more than twenty years, Pina has mentored and consulted thousands of local and international leaders across various industries. As the Founder and Director of The Chilli Group, a national recruitment agency, Pina and her team specialise in partnering with executive boards to place high-performing professionals in key roles across Australia. Pina is passionate about guiding teenagers as they explore career paths. Together with her husband, she also manages several businesses, combining her entrepreneurial spirit with her commitment to helping others achieve their success.