Name: Sam Parish 

Where were you born? Dubbo NSW 

Were you named after anyone? Not that I know of 

Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Becoming a 2 time National Junior Cattle champion 

What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Going around Australia with my family for 6 months when I was 6 

What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? “If you’re worried about the cost of failure, wait till you get the bill from regret” 

What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Buying my house at 20 years old 

What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? A plane, a pilot and maybe a 6 pack of beer while I wait for take off 

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? On a holiday to South America 

When are you happiest? Travelling and catching up with good mates 

Where were you born? Sydney.

Were you named after anyone? No.

Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Marrying my beautiful husband.

What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Neil Armstrong walking on the moon.

What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Always wear clean underwear.

What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Going paragliding in Fiji.

What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? My husband, my dogs and my friends.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Go on a holiday.

When are you happiest? Sitting on a beach on holidays. 

Where were you born? Wollongong.

Were you named after anyone? No.

Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Stepping up to retail management after many years as a number two.

What historical moment stands out most in your memory? St George Illawarra winning the 2010 grand final.

What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Never let people know how smart you really are.

What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Moving to Parkes to manage Cunningham’s IGA.

What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? Beer, books, music.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would put it towards a new car. 

When are you happiest? Sitting back with friends and family, having a couple of refreshments and talking rubbish.