Meet Our Team

We’re delighted to introduce you to our team who brings high-quality courses, programs and services to Australia and beyond. 

Click here to meet our Advisory Team and discover who they are, where they work and how they can help you turn your knowledge into outcomes.

Terry McCosker
Dr Terry McCosker OAM

Founding Director

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Terry McCosker

Terry McCosker

Founding Director 

Terry co-founded RCS in 1985, which has set the benchmark for capacity building in rural and regional Australia. He is responsible for the introduction of GrazingforProfit® into Australia which now has over 8,000 graduates and has changed grazing, livestock and business management nationally. He is also a leader in Soil Carbon, having established CarbonLink™ in 2007 to reward farmers for adding carbon to their soil. 

Trevor Crook
Trevor Crook

General Manager

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Trevor Crook

Trevor Crook

General Manager 

Trevor was born and raised on a western Darling Downs mixed cropping and grazing enterprise. As our General Manager, he brings this history and his experience as an executive manager and collaborative leader in family, farmer cooperative and corporate business environments to his everyday duties running the company. 

David McLean
David McLean

Chief of Delivery

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David McLean

David McLean

Chief of Delivery 

David is a member of a grazing family from western Queensland and completed his Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Hons 1) at UQ Gatton. Working for us in various roles since 2007, he continues to be a sought-after educator, consultant, facilitator and public speaker across Australia. 

Michelle Turner
Michelle Turner

Chief Bean Counter


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Michelle Turner

Michelle Turner

Chief Bean Counter

An integral part of our lively team, Michelle comes from Central Queensland, where she earned a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at CQUniversity. In her role as Finance Manager, Michelle is responsible for managing the company’s accounting and finance functions. 

Kelly McCosker
Kelly McCosker

Client Relationship Manager


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Kelly McCosker

Kelly McCosker

Client Relationship Manager 

As the eldest daughter of Pam and Terry McCosker, Kelly grew up with a unique insight and respect for innovative Australian farmers. Using her experience in the delivery of projects, events and training to both clients and staff, Kelly enjoys ensuring we deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues alike. Kelly’s favourite place at RCS is on the phone or in person chatting to clients. 

Jo Quinlan
Jo Quinlan

Operations Manager


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Jo Quinlan

Jo Quinlan

Operations Manager 

Growing up in rural Queensland, Jo appreciates and connects with the land. Her background in the IT and education sectors, degree in Business and wealth of international and local experience mean she expertly oversees the Delivery, Events, IT and Project teams. Additionally, Jo is a Facilitator of Family Succession meetings and the ExecutiveLink program.  

Nic Kentish
Nicholas Kentish

Teacher, Advisor, Facilitator and Coach

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Nicholas Kentish

Nic Kentish

Teacher, Advisor, Facilitator and Coach

Nic Kentish hails from South Australia, and has a lifetime’s experience in the agricultural industry, introducing cell grazing and regenerative management systems to his and other’s farms since 1999. These days, Nic teaches our Farming & Grazing for Profit School, coaches our graduates, facilitates for theExecutiveLink program, and provides advisory services to Australian and international producers. 

Matt Barton
Matt Barton

Teacher, Principal Advisor, and Facilitator 

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Matt Barton

Matt Barton

Teacher, Principal Advisor, and Facilitator

Matt is a fifth-generation farmer in central NSW with a Bachelor of Financial Administration, a post-graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, professional accounting qualifications and a lifetime’s experience in both the farming and financial sectors. At RCS, Matt advises both family producers and corporates, teaches our Farming & Grazing for Profit School, Online Regenerative Cropping Workshop and other courses and facilitates for the ExecutiveLink Program. 

Andrew Zerner
Andrew Zerner

Teacher, Advisor, Facilitator and Coach

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Andrew Zerner

Andrew Zerner

Teacher, Advisor, Facilitator and Coach

With his Bachelor of Applied Science in Rural Management and as a graduate of ExecutiveLink, Andrew has a passion for the regenerative grazing principles he applies to his family farm. He brings this passion to teaching our Grazing Clinic, GrazingforProfit™ and Farming&GrazingforProfit™ Schools, advising producers on regenerative management and profitability and facilitating for the ExecutiveLink Program. 

Jess Bidgood
Jess Bidgood

Teacher, Northern Advisory Coordinator and Coach 

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Jess Bidgood

Jess Bidgood

Teacher, Advisor, Facilitator and Coach

Jess background in teaching for 12 years has led her to a love of learning and driven her to find as much information as she can about running a profitable business whilst improving the ecology of the land they are custodians for. She is now using her passion is to assist others in creating their own vision and transform the Australian landscape for generations to come in her roles as an RCS teacher, coach and Northern advisory coordinator. 

Nikki Besgrove

Client Support 

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Nikki Besgrove

Nikki Besgrove

Client Support

Nikki comes from Blackwater in Central Queensland where she worked in the medical industry for the last 20 years. During this time, she completed certificates in Business Management and Retail Pharmacy. Nikki is our ‘Herder of Happiness’ – primarily working as the go-to for all client enquiries and support requests. 

Henry Hinds
Henry Hinds

Teacher, Advisor, and Coach


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Henry Hinds

Henry Hinds

Teacher, Advisor, and Coach

Having studied at university in Brisbane and completed many RCS courses, Henry now trades organic and conventional dry cattle and focuses on biodiversity retention and the practical application of biodynamics and radionics. Henry joins our team as a facilitator, coach, and teacher to help others take control of their business and achieve what they want in life. 

Kat Faucett
Kat Fausett

Client Support

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Kat Fausett

Kat Faucett

Client Supprt

Originally from NZ, Kat spent 5 years on cattle stations, before moving to Sarina and working in sales, marketing and design. Kat is converting a cane farm to regenerative high-density grazing and is passionate about producing vibrant ecosystems and healthy food. She enjoys hearing your stories and understanding your goals, so she can find you the support you need to reach them. 

Nic Walker
Nic Walker

Agri-Software Analyst


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Nic Walker

Nic Walker

Agri-Software Analyst 

Nic is a third-generation grazier with a degree in IT and software development. For many years, he and his wife Carley ran a cattle and sheep operation near Longreach.  Following Grazing for Profit, Nic and Carley graduated from ExecutiveLink in 2017. Nic is now based on the Sunshine Coast and specialises in supporting and developing RCS IT systems and software. 

Jane Barker
Jane Barker

Program Support and Research Assistant 

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Jane Barker

Jane Barker

Program Support and Research Assistant 

Jane Barker holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Rangeland Management) and has a high level of training and experience at a practical level on farm as well as technical work with AACo, experience with the Department of Natural Resources and insight into operating rural tourism businesses. Jane is available for background research, administrative and technical support. 

Megan Hudson
Megan Hudson

Online Services Wrangler 


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Megan Hudson

Megan Hudson

Online Services Wrangler 

Coming from a cattle farm in Central Queensland, Megan has worked in the agricultural industry for most of her life and is very passionate about helping producers achieve profitability and resilience on-farm. With her experience and drive for excellence, she co-ordinates our Managing for Profit Program and other online platforms such as the RCS Global Learning Hub to promote learning and skill building nationally and globally. 

Alysha Palmer
Alysha Palmer

Program Coordinator

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Alysha Palmer

Alysha Palmer

Program Coordinator 

Alysha loves the rural way of life and enjoys growing her own produce and beekeeping in Central Queensland. With her extensive background in managing people, stock, supplies, and delivering outstanding customer service she takes care of coordinating our long and short programs. 

Lara Digby

Supplies and Logistics Coordinator

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Lara Digby 

Supplies and Logistics Coordinator

Based in Cawarral on a small hobby farm, Lara enjoys her plants and animals. Has keen interest in woodworking and pottery which is self-taught. Loves taking on new challenges and learning new skills.

Lara comes from a retail background having worked in the industry for 17 years

Chris Eccleston

Chief Marketing Officer

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Chris Eccleston

Chief Marketing Officer 

Katlin Tilly

Teacher, Advisor and Coach

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Katlin Tilly

Teacher, Advisor and Coach

Katlin Tilly’s energy for being an advisor comes from her passion to help create a more sustainable food system. Katlin has a diverse and unique background working in areas such as high school education, food security on small islands and as a grazing extension officer. This has provided Katlin with a unique perspective and adaptive mindset. After completed her first grazing for profit school, Katlin saw opportunities in sharing the RCS principals and decided to dedicate her career to educating and supporting people in Australian agriculture.

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