Our Staff

The team at Gas Energy Australia is responsible for delivering the Board's strategic priorities and is dedicated to working proactively and constructively with governments, industry, community groups and the media to improve appreciation of the contribution the gas sector makes to modern Australia - economically, environmentally and socially...

Jordan McCollum - Chief Executive Officer

Jordan was appointed CEO of Gas Energy Australia in January 2025, bringing 18 years of experience in the wholesale gas industry. He serves as a key figure in Australia's gas industry transition, particularly in evolving traditional gas supply chains toward their renewable alternatives.

Prior to joining GEA, Jordan served as Head of Policy at the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA), where he played a pivotal role in transforming the industry's stance on renewable gas. His leadership was instrumental in advancing APGA towards becoming one of Australia's leading renewable gas advocates in recent years.

Throughout his career, Jordan has demonstrated expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments and influencing key stakeholders across government and industry. He has successfully influenced reform in national gas law, emissions accounting, gas decarbonisation, working to address challenging policy agendas affecting the gas industry.

Jacob Stowers - Manager - Technical Development

In a 30-year career Jacob has worked in technical advisory, strategic, operational, logistical and workplace training roles across the Construction, Resource and Energy sectors. A self-confessed 'generalist', his practical work experience includes a range of public sector, economic development, state-owned infrastructure, construction projects and industrial sites across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

Jacob facilitates GEA's Technical Committees and state regulatory relationships, consolidating industry input toward industry best-practices and technical standards, and coordinating technological research. He holds qualifications in adult teaching, and a Diploma of Applied Science from Griffith University. He continues to study environmental sciences through Australia National University.

Grace Ezyk - Senior Engagement Manager

Joining Gas Energy Australia in 2026, Grace manages the development and delivery of member services and engagement opportunities to foster collaboration across the organisation's network.

With expertise in stakeholder engagement and program management, she has held cross-sector roles spanning policy, industry, and nonprofit organisations. Most recently she served as Program Officer for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine supporting federal science and technology policy initiatives. Her previous experience includes managing corporate affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, serving as Director of Communications for the Urban Land Institute Foundation, and overseeing campaign finance strategy for United States Senate campaigns and affiliated advocacy groups. She is currently a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Australian National University.

Cameron Ure - Senior Policy Manager

Cameron Ure serves as Senior Policy Manager at Gas Energy Australia. Joining GEA in 2026, he manages the organisation's policy pillar and organises its corresponding committees.

Cameron brings extensive experience across LPG, LNG, renewable fuels and industrial gases. He previously served as Renewable Fuels and Sustainability Lead at Elgas, a Linde company, leading the company's renewable fuels roadmap and delivering Australia's first renewable DME import and trials. Before that, he spent seven years as General Manager of Unigas and LNG at Elgas, leading industry engagement across the transport, manufacturing and industrial sectors. He continues to serve as a consultant on renewable fuels projects and has most recently worked in business development and energy solutions at Optimal Group Australia, focusing on industrial decarbonisation pathways including CHP, biomethane and microgrids. Throughout his career he has convened and advised leadership teams, bringing to GEA working experience of board and governance functions.

Cameron serves as Company Secretary for Now and Not Yet, a not-for-profit social enterprise supporting his local community. He holds a Diploma in Business Management from RMIT and a Six Sigma Green Belt and is based in Melbourne where he lives with his family.