Our Board of Directors
Matt McCourt
Chairperson
Matt McCourt holds a Bachelor of
Environmental Science and is the Chief Executive Officer and business owner of Bila Energy Pty Ltd—a 100% Indigenous-owned renewable energy company. Bila Energy provides solar solutions to residential, commercial, and government clients and works across the national building and development sector. Matt brings strong business acumen, industry leadership, and a commitment to Indigenous economic empowerment. His governance experience and strategic outlook support the Board’s focus on sustainable, community-centred housing outcomes.
Craig Tapper
Director
Craig Tapper is an Adjunct Associate Professor who has taught undergraduate and
postgraduate business programs across UNSW and other leading Australian universities since 1993. Alongside his academic career, Craig has consulted for major corporations, government agencies, and not-for-profit organisations. He also brings extensive governance experience through volunteer directorships across numerous community organisations, including Aboriginal community-controlled organisations. Craig contributes strong governance capability, experience in
organisational development, and a deep commitment to supporting Indigenous-led initiatives.
Maxine Dixon
Director
Maxine Dixon is a respected community
member with extensive practical skills and lived experience relevant to Aboriginal housing. She brings firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by Aboriginal families navigating housing insecurity and community support systems. Maxine’s voice ensures that decisions remain grounded in the realities of community need and cultural responsibility.
Her commitment to strengthening tenant
wellbeing and community connections
provides vital balance to the Board’s strategic and operational perspectives.
Michael (Miko) Smith
Director
Miko Smith is an experienced CEO and strategic leader with a Master of Business Administration and a strong governance foundation, including the Australian Institute of Company Directors course. With more than 15 years’ executive experience across the not-for-profit,
government, and Aboriginal community sectors, Miko has led major regional programs in suicide prevention, arts and cultural development, responsible gambling, and remote community development. Based in Northern NSW, he has worked alongside Aboriginal boards since 2014 and is a passionate advocate for Indigenous
governance. Miko brings operational expertise, financial leadership, and cultural integrity to the Board.
Daniel Becker
Chief Executive Officer
Having spent most of his adult life working
between Gumbaynggirr and Birpai country,
Daniel also spent 5-years living and working in the remote Australian Indian Ocean Territories of Christmas and the Cocos (Keeling) islands, where he developed a passion for supporting vulnerable people through innovative community service programs. With a Master’s in Business Administration from Griffith University In QLD and vast experience leading
medium-sized NDIS/Aged care and education providers, Daniel brings a wealth of experience to Many Rivers.
Our Executive Team
Daniel Becker
Chief Executive Officer
Having spent most of his adult life working between Gumbaynggirr and Birpai country, Daniel also spent 5-years living and working in the remote Australian Indian Ocean Territories of Christmas and the Cocos (Keeling) islands, where he developed a passion for supporting vulnerable people through innovative community service programs. With a Master’s in Business Administration from Griffith University In QLD and vast experience leading medium-sized NDIS/Aged care and education providers, Daniel brings a wealth of experience to Many Rivers.
Sally Ditchburn
Chief Operations Officer
Susan Whittenberg
Finance Manager
Lana Jones
Housing Manager