CEO - Daniel Tackenberg

Daniel has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Sport and Exercise Science), an MBA and has completed his AICD Company Directors Course.

He has been working in the sport and recreation industry his whole working life across four different states of Australia in not-for-profit, government and for-profit companies over this time. His diverse knowledge, experience and skillset developed over this period has provided Rowing WA with a great platform for leadership and growth within the sport sector. Daniel commenced with Rowing WA in November 2014.

As CEO, Daniel is responsible for the implementation of the Association’s strategic plan and associated budget. This encompasses all aspects of the sport with much emphasis being placed on growth and development of existing and new programs through the coordination of and collaboration with all rowing stakeholders within the state. He represents West Australian rowing on a variety of national working groups and committees and ensures WA’s interests are considered at the national level.

Daniel manages a small but dedicated team of professional staff who together provide great support to the rowing clubs of Western Australia and drive the ongoing development and evolution of the sport.

General Manager - Operations - Stacey Francis-Bayman

Stacey commenced with Rowing WA in July 2025 is no stranger to the sporting landscape, having been involved as an elite athlete and administrator since 2005. Stacey played international level netball for nearly 2 decades, representing England from 2005-2022 and WA’s own West Coast Fever from 2016-2022. 

Off the court, Stacey has worked for a range of sporting organisations in sport development and media & comms roles in netball and cycling, as well as for other non-profit and for profit companies. She most recently dealt with the academic elite, coordinating UWA’s Prestigious Scholarships program for the past few years and is currently a board member for World Netball, championing diversity and inclusion.

Stacey’s breadth of leadership, programming and pathway experience, both as an athlete and sport administrator will be a huge asset to rowing in Western Australia.

Member Services Manager - Rene Brovelli

Rene started with Rowing WA in March 2025, she is very excited to be a part of the team! She is a current competitve rower at ANA Rowing Club, Level 2 coach and has many international regatta's under her belt. Rene only started rowing as a Master but fell in love with the sport and continues to grow. With a background in both business and fitness, she hopes to bring a lot of positive engagement to the community.

Her role is to support development projects, keep up the Rowing WA communication channels and the day-to-day operations of Rowing WA. Rene Is passionate about helping members of the community in pursuit of their goals, no matter the size or scope.

School Development Officer - Lara Glendinning

Lara joined Rowing WA in March 2024. 

Finance and Administration Officer - Leanne Pool

Leanne joined Rowing WA in September 2023. Her background as a qualified accountant, working in schools, and being an active sporting parent makes her the perfect person for this role and we are loving having her in the office. Leanne grew up on a farm down South but moved to Perth for Uni, where she has worked in finance for many years. She spent a lot fo her career working in accounting roles across the mining and oil and gad sectors. She will be able to help you with all your accounts queries!

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