2020 Conference Program
High Quality Programming and Learning Opportunities
The annual ILTA operating conference provides vital regulatory, operational, and technical sessions and workshops. The program is created to ensure each session delivers maximum value to participants. Plan to join your peers and colleagues to address the latest developments in terminal operations, personnel management, environmental compliance, safety, and security solutions. There is something for everyone. Terminal executives, operators, environmental and safety professionals, security managers, pipeline operators, human resource managers, and maintenance engineers will find sessions of interest. Please note: The conference program and schedule are subject to change and will be updated routinely on the conference website.
(Subject to Change) * Indicates likely to participate remotely.
Monday, November 16
| 8:00-8:20 a.m. - Opening Remarks
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| 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. - Conference Breakfast
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| 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Trade Show Floor Open
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EHS
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Operations
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Leadership
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Professional Development
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Tanglewood Room
Overflow Room: Memorial
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Sugarland Room
Overflow Room: Clear Lake
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River Oaks Room
Overflow Room: Kingwood
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Montrose Room
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| 8:20-9:20 a.m.
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8:20-9:20 a.m.
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8:20-9:20 a.m.
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8:20-9:20 a.m.
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Clearing the Air: Environmental Permitting & Compliance Issues
- Brian Burdorf, Trinity Consultants
- Rob Ferry, Trinity Consultants
- Keith Ocheski, Buckeye Partners
- David Kennebeck, Magellan Midstream Partners
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Digital Transformation and High Tech Terminal Operations
- Tennyson Reed, Acuraflow
- Kevin Kupitz, Qi2 Elements
- Clint Collins, Veritank
- Christopher Amstutz, Emerson Electric Co. (Invited)
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Global Overview of Tank Storage Markets
- Tony Quinn, Tankbank International*
- Patrick Kulsen, Insights Global
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Managing Multiple Generations in Your Workforce
- Warren Wright, Second Wave Learning
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| 9:30-10:30 a.m.
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9:30-10:30 a.m.
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9:30-10:30 a.m.
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9:30-10:30 a.m.
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ESG Reporting: Best Practices for Engaging Your Stakeholders on Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
- Carolyn Clemmens, Antea Group
- Clifton Ferrell, Vopak Americas
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The Five Pillars: Elements of a Succesful Tank Turnaround
- Pat Stanton, RLG International
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Cybersecurity: You're More Vulnerable Than You Think
- Moderator: Rear Adm. Roy Nash, USCG (Ret.)
- Russell Roberts, TSA
- John Felker, CISA
- Rear Adm. Richard Timme, USCG
- Stuart Jones, Lucknow-Highspire Terminals, LLC
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Mastering Your Memory
- Tyler Enslin, Tyler Enslin International
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| 11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
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11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
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11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
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11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
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| 12:20-1:20 p.m. Lunch
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FLIR Cameras: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
- Jonathan Wills, Marathon Petroleum Company
- Keith Ocheski, Buckeye Partners
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Pressure and Vacuum Systems on Low Pressure (Atmospheric) Tanks
- Justin Phillips, Provenance Consulting (Invited)
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Crisis Leadership: Activating Your Organization to Prepare and Respond to Emergencies
- Ernest DelBuono, Hogan Lovells
- Mark Irion, Hogan Lovells
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Networking - No Session - Exhibitor Appointments
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| 1:20-2:20 p.m.
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1:20-2:20 p.m.
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1:20-2:20 p.m.
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1:20-2:20 p.m.
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International Chemical Security: Making Our World More Secure
- David Wulf, CISA
- Marguerite Carpenter, INTERPOL*
- Caitlin Filippi, FBI
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Staying on the Rails: Preparing for Your FRA Inspection
- Michael Mashburn, Colonial Terminal Group
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Executive Panel – Industry Leaders Offer Predictions for the Future of the Industry
• Speakers to be announced soon!
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Employee Engagement: Getting the Most Out of Your Most Important Asset
- Walter Nusbaum, The Nusbaum Group
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| 2:35-3:35 p.m.
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2:35-3:35 p.m.
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2:35-3:35 p.m.
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2:35-3:35 p.m.
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Understanding Fire Protection Requirements for Aboveground Storage Tanks
- Moderator: Rama Challa, Matrix PDM
- Virgilio Reyes, Chevron Corporation
- Brian Olsen, Phillips 66 (invited)
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From Ship to Shore: Understanding New Guidance for Marine Loading Arms
• Ricardo Martinez, OCIMF*
• Walter Sonne, Chevron Corporation
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Managing Risk - Insurance Panel
- Christopher Alviggi, NFP Property and Casualty
- Carlos Carillo, Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty Insurance
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Networking-No Session - Exhibitor Appointments
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