AWMS Presidents

This page honours the past and present Presidents of AWMS, whose leadership, commitment, and vision have shaped our society. Each President has worked tirelessly to advance our mission, support our members, and strengthen the role of wildlife management across Australasia. Their contributions continue to guide AWMS as we grow, evolve, and champion evidence‑based practice in the field.

This photograph, taken at the 1991 Dubbo Conference, shows the first three AWMS Presidents. From left: Jim Hone (First President), Graeme Caughley (Third President) and Peter O’Brien (Second President).

Stuart Dawson

President 2026-present

Jordan Hampton

President 2024 – 2025 

Tom Newsome

President 2021 – 2023

Tarnya Cox

President 2019 – 2020

Trish Fleming

President 2017 – 2018

Greg Baxter

President 2014 – 2016

Peter Fleming

President 2012 – 2013

Terry Korn PSM

President 2009 – 2011

Dave Forsyth

President 2006 – 2008

Andrea Byrom

President 2004 – 2005

Glen Saunders

President 2002 – 2003

Elaine Murphy

President 2000 – 2001

Arthur Georges

President 1998 – 1999

Thomas Montague

President 1995 – 1997

Charles Eason

President 1994 – 1994

Peter Brown

President 1992 – 1993

Graeme Caughley †

President 1991 – 1991

Peter O’Brien †

President 1989 – 1990

Jim Hone

President 1988 – 1988