Committee

Troy van Heemst

President

Troy has been a committee member of Thoroughbred Breeders WA since 2017 and, together with being the President, is also the Thoroughbred representative on the TRCG and the TBWA representative on the TAB Sale Working Group.
He has managed his family owned Lynward Park Stud since 2001 and during that time has gained a deep understanding of the breeding & racing industry.

Peter Vincent

Vice President

Peter joined the TBWA committee in 2023. He has managed De Grey Park at Wonnerup in the south-west since his father Dick Vincent passed away in 2022. Peter inherited a love of the Thoroughbred growing up in Toodyay and Dongara, before transferring to Sydney in 2003 where he continued a lifetime involvement in the cattle industry, most recently as Founder of Performance Herds Australia.

Julie Godfrey

Executive Officer and Committee Member

Julie was appointed to the role as TBWA Executive Officer in May 2024. Born and bred in Glasgow before emigrating to Australia with her husband Alan and son Cole in 2012, she has a horse racing background with one grandfather a trainer and the other a bookmaker. Julie was a manager in healthcare administration for over 20 years and she has embraced the local racing industry as a member of several ‘Own The Dream’ syndicates. Among her winners have been this season’s brilliant 2yo filly Sinful Living (Safeguard) plus Influencing (Oratorio) and Rommel’s Angel (Rommel).

Naomi Montuolo

Treasurer and Committee Member

After a decade in the Pilbara, Naomi returned to Perth in 2022 accompanied by her husband Troy and their three children Holly, Ethan and Jaxon. She joined the committee in 2025 and took over as Treasurer from Ann Croucher.
Her parents, Alan and Sue Olive, have long held a strong interest in the thoroughbred industry founding Gold Front Thoroughbreds in 2011. Through their involvement, Naomi has been fortunate to gain extensive exposure to the industry over many years.
Upon relocating to Perth, she assumed the position of Office Manager at Gold Front and since then has developed a genuine passion for the thoroughbred breeding industry. Over the past three years, she has particularly enjoyed the challenge and reward of working to produce the next generation of racing champions.

Brian Collison

Committee Member

Brian has been an active committee member since 2013 and is currently the Stud Manager of Rapid Equine Breeding at Balmoral Park. He is skilled in all things breeding, breaking-in and racing and has a keen interest in education and opportunities for the thoroughbred industry workforce.

Glen Graham

Committee Member

Glen, who joined the Thoroughbred Breeders WA committee in 2021, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team, having been involved in racing for over 40 years as a breeder, owner, trainer and strapper.

Dr Judith Odgaard PhD

Committee Member

Judith, who joined the TBWA committee in 2023, brings vast experience and a strong belief in all forms of equestrian sport and activities. With then husband Don Baker, she stood stallions at Henley Park Stud and is also widely-known in Equestrian WA circles after serving on a number of jumping club committees as well as being a judge and selector. Judith is a Science Technician at Helena College in Glen Forrest and is setting up a pathway for students into the breeding industry.