Our Team

Col Kennedy

President, Non-Executive Director

 

Deb Kennedy

Vice President, Non-Executive Director

 

Sarah McInness

Secretary, Non-Executive Director

 

 

Tim Haggis

Treasurer, Non-Executive Director

 

Chris Harnett

Non-Executive Director

Chris is Business Consultant, having worked in the sectors of Healthcare, Biotechnology, Advanced Manufacturing and Commercialisation for over 30 years.

Chris has been involved in several national not for profit groups and with Blind Sports SA since 2021.

He brings to the role a range of skills that include, marketing, strategic planning, administration and financial literacy. Chris values his involvement in the BSSA,

strongly supporting its vision for the community it serves and seeks to undertake initiatives that will add value to the organisation.

Chris has completed an MBA and has GAICD.

Kent Dredge

Sports Development Officer

Kent has been the Sports Development Officer at Blind Sports SA since July 2010. As an active Triathlete for over 20 years he has played and coached many sports all his life, including Australian Rules Football, Basketball and Cricket and has a personal passion for sport which encouraged him to pursue this opportunity. In particular, he has always been a strong advocate for inclusion in sport and being able to provide the opportunity for people to participate in the sport of their choice.

His qualifications and accreditations include MBA (UniSA), Graduate Certificate of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) (ECU), Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement & Health Studies) (UniSA), Level 2  ASCA Professional Strength & Conditioning Coach, Level 3 Recreational Running Coach (Athletics Australia) & Triathlon Development Coach (Triathlon Australia)

In addition, he is also the South Australian Road Runners Club coach, presents the Level 1 & 2 Recreational Running Courses for Athletics SA and has been a casual strength & conditioning coach with the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) for over 13 years.  

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