Ben Simpson is a grazier and RCS coach based in Central Western Queensland. Together with his wife, Kim, Ben operates Thistlebank, a
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Move over John Wayne … RCS has its own cowboy hero — a man who needs no introduction to many of you: Raymond Stacey.
With a lifetime in grazing, including 30 years running the family business in North Queensland, Raymond brings over 50 years of practical experience to the RCS team. His journey with RCS began back in August 1989, when a small ad in Queensland Country Life led him to meet Terry McCosker — and in February 1990 he attended the very first GrazingforProfit® School (then called Ranching for Profit) in Yeppoon.
Raymond is passionate about helping skill people to manage healthy country and profitable enterprises. He supports graziers’ professional development through one-on-one coaching, on-property visits and RCS KIT Days.
Outside of grass, Raymond’s greatest love is his wife Jeanette. Together they share a passion for horses and have raised two children, both now working in agriculture — one on a ranch in Alberta, Canada, and the other in Deniliquin, NSW.
Today, Raymond and Jeanette are thriving on the eastern Darling Downs, while he continues to share his wisdom with graziers across Australia through his work with RCS.
If you’d like to book an on-property visit with Raymond next time he’s in your area, give us a call on 1800 356 004.
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