PIAA CEO & Company Secretary
Anthony Ramsey

Anthony has owned retail pet & aquarium stores in Sydney for over 20 years. He has previously served as a PIAA director and President. Anthony’s passion for pets, and commitment to PIAA over the years has seen him elevated to PIAA CEO and now oversees all day-to-day aspects of PIAA’s administration, governance as well as our commitment to our members as PIAA continues to grow and evolve as the Pet Industries peak representative body.

Anthony has a major interest in providing strong advocacy and representation for the pet industry to government, seeking the least trade restrictive outcome to regulations possible, whilst ensuring a high standard of animal welfare. Anthony is steadfast in his commitment to protect the industry (and pet keeping publics’) right to keep, breed and sell pets.

Away from work Anthony is an avid bee keeper, crazy gardener as well as obsessed collector of fossils, crystals & minerals.

President & National Director
Tim Scotcher
Central Pet

Pets have always been a big part of my life. Having owned and bred Birds, Guinea pigs, Rabbits, Fish, Turtles & Dogs. We even had a Goat as a pet when we were kids (pun intended).

I believe that pets bring so much joy and happiness to a family and every home should have one.

I started my animal health work life way back in 1996 when I joined Bayer as a part of their Traineeship program, I then spent some time in IT and then at Mars in confectionery before returning to my true passion of pet care when joined Masterpet in 2008 and then Blackmores and now at Cenversa (Central Pet) where I have been since the beginning of 2020.

I am extremely excited by the opportunities ahead of us as an association and I look forward to working with my fellow directors to help support our members. I feel now more than ever we need a strong association dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting responsible pet ownership. Outside of work, I enjoy all sports, love spending time with friends and family and of course, hanging out with our rescue dog who is a blue heeler cross called Bodhi.     

Aquatics Director & Vice President
Paul Talbot
Majestic Aquariums

Paul Talbot has been in the aquarium industry since 1994 starting Majestic Aquariums in 1999.

Majestic Aquariums has focused on being the most entertaining, educational and inspirational business of its kind in Australia. 

Paul Talbot is world renowned in the industry as a blogger and vlogger producing VHS, DVDs, seminar tours and now YouTuber. 

Grooming Director
Jo Marsden
Get Grooming

I am a Master Groomer and Small Business owner.  Having worked in the Pet Care industry for  4 decades.  I started as a kennel hand at 14.

I went on to study Animal Attending and Vet Nursing, working as a Vet Nurse for many years. I then worked at the National Guide Dog breeding and Training Centre in Kew Victoria. In 1993 I became a Cat groomer. I studied Business Administration and Management as well as bookeeping. 

After a Corporate career in in the Hospitality Sector for a few years before following my heart back to working with animals in 2003 when I became a Dog’s Groomer at a local salon then  opening my first Business in 2003. In 2004 I started one of the first Dog Day Care facilities in Australia and grew that business to employ a dozen staff. I sold the business in 2008.

Since I have run my own grooming businesses in NSW and Victoria then I went into full time training for 5 years as a grooming instructor.

Currently I operate Get Grooming in Allambie Heights NSW I still groom dogs part time and provide private training services to pet owners and businesses.

I also am the Distributor for Delta Grooming Scissors.  I started out as sales and business development and was recently awarded the distribution rights to Australia, New Zealand, UK and USA.  

In 2020 to 2022 during lockdowns I found myself supporting and advocating for my industry across multiple states to have us permitted to work as essential animal welfare primarily in 3 states.  I rallied a support network for my industry sector and we worked together to look after each-over.

I’m very passionate about animal welfare and the welfare of those who work in the grooming sector.

Suppliers & Manufacturers Director
Graeme Faulkner
Aqua Depot Imports

I have been obsessed with everything aquatic since when I can remember, this lead me into aquariums as a teenager and at the same time into the aquarium industry.

I had a successful aquarium retail business in nth QLD from 1985 to 1990 then decided to make Western Australia home and opened new aquarium retail stores in Perth from 91 until 2020 at the same time moving into aquarium wholesale in 2004 Over this time I have seen a very positive growth and change in the pet and aquarium industry.

I have personally benefitted from the integral part that companion animals bring to Australian life and well being.

I have a life time of experience in this industry and would like to give back what I can to strengthen the industry and consumers perception.

I am now solely focused on the wholesale sector of the aquarium industry and feel after 18 years in wholesale, I can understand and support the distribution and manufacturing sector of the industry and am excited and look forward to my new directors roll with PIAA.

Boarding & Pet Services Director
Simon Mansbridge
Pet Resorts Australia Eumundi

Currently the Manager for Pet Resorts Australia Eumundi – Noosa in the beautiful town of Eumundi in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Previously known as Pet Resorts Eumundi Simon was a partner in the running of Pet Resorts Eumundi for 6 years. Simon helped to turn Eumundi into one of the best known Pet Resorts in Queensland. Coming from a tourism based background Simon grew up on charter boats in the Whitsundays, his love for tourism grew from this and progressed to owning a Beach Volley and functions centre catering for up to 600 customers. Staying within the tourism industry simon was the major shareholder and operator in Bribie Island Hire Hut & tours, a beachside activities hire business based on Bribie Island. Simons true passion always was with animals owning dogs, cats, horses and cattle for all his life. When the opportunity presented itself for Simon to take over a Pet Resort he jumped on this and has never looked back. Providing top quality care for pets and enhancing the positive image of Pet resorts is my goal within the PIAA.

Retail Director
Fred Deveney
Macarthur Pets

Fred Deveney has been working in the pet industry since 2009, when he purchased a small shop in Narellan that sold reptile supplies. From there, Fred expanded the store into Macarthur Pets; one of the largest specialty pet stores in NSW. One of the first stores to receive a license to display and sell live reptiles, Macarthur Pets now sells a wide variety of reptiles, birds, cats, dogs, fish, and rodents, as well as a large range of specialty pet products.

Now located in Gregory Hills, Macarthur Pets prides itself on expert personalized service and a family-oriented experience, connecting people with the perfect pets to match their lifestyle and needs. Fred is a passionate and hands-on business owner and is actively involved in the daily running of the store. He prioritizes the ethical treatment and welfare of the animals above all else and holds his store to a high standard. Fred is committed to promoting and improving the rights and standards of pet retailers across Australia.

In his spare time, Fred enjoys fitness, spending time with his wife and two sons, and breeding reptiles and birds.

National Director
Jared Patrick
Premier Pet

National Director
Sandra King
King Insurance

I have worked in insurance for 30 plus years and known in the industry. Prior to commencing my own business I have worked with clients in the pet industry (and other occupations), with specific challenge to create products for the pet industry not previously on offer. Over the years I have expressed my passion for the Pet Industry and carried this into my own business King Insurance Services.

I love to meet people and support members and clients by attending shows and assisting with business training etc. As a business and association it is important to support and assist others. My clients, like  our fellow members are scattered around Australia, different locations require or need different assistance / products. Geographical concerns are important to PIAA members as well. I believe COVID-19 has shown this.

It is important to me that I assist members of the PIAA. Together we can make a difference and grow as an association. The Pet Industry needs us all and we all bring different skills to the table.