Chairman steps down  

LES Gason is arguably one of Ararat’s most significant businessmen.
For decades, he has been at the helm of local manufacturing business A.F. Gason.
He’s seen a lot of change and employed a lot of people since starting at the company more than 60 years ago, but just before Christmas he officially retired.
At 83, Les has held a leadership role at the business almost all of his life.