Team Feature: Brendan Vasquez, Membership Coordinator, ILTA Team Feature: Brendan Vasquez, Membership Coordinator, ILTA Loren Eisenlohr / Sunday, January 11, 2026 0 37 Article rating: No rating Behind every ILTA event, registration, and member interaction is a team focused on supporting terminal professionals. This month’s ILTA Team Feature highlights Brendan Vasquez, ILTA’s Membership Coordinator and a key point of contact for members across registration, communications, and event logistics.Brendan works closely with members to resolve registration needs and provide timely support, while also assisting with ILTA’s communications by ensuring members have the information they need before, during, and after ILTA events. Get to know Brendan and learn more about the work that happens behind the scenes to support ILTA members. Read more
Member Feature: Tom Dolan, Environmental Manager & FSO, Colonial Terminals, Inc. Member Feature: Tom Dolan, Environmental Manager & FSO, Colonial Terminals, Inc. Loren Eisenlohr / Thursday, December 4, 2025 0 172 Article rating: No rating With nearly two decades in the terminal industry, Tom Dolan supports a wide range of operations at Colonial Terminals in Savannah, drawing on earlier experience in EHS compliance auditing. He emphasizes that understanding how terminals function day-to-day is key to navigating regulatory requirements as they continue to evolve. A long-time ILTA participant, Tom values the annual conference and EGHSS meetings for practical insights and industry connections that help keep operations prepared for what’s ahead. Read more
Member Feature: Ryan Rogers, Manager, Safety & Compliance, ONEOK Member Feature: Ryan Rogers, Manager, Safety & Compliance, ONEOK Loren Eisenlohr / Thursday, November 6, 2025 0 265 Article rating: 5.0 Originally aspiring to be a firefighter, Ryan turned his passion for safety into a dynamic career in the terminal industry. After graduating from Oklahoma State University, he gained diverse experience across multiple refining facilities and discovered his interest in pipelines and terminals through a corporate rotation. Today, he leads ONEOK’s Health and Safety team, championing safety as a Core Value and fostering collaboration, innovation, and purpose across his teams. Read the full interview to explore Ryan’s career journey, key takeaways, and his approach to fostering safety and teamwork. Read more
Member Feature: Elias Abrego Aleman, Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, VTTI Member Feature: Elias Abrego Aleman, Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, VTTI Loren Eisenlohr / Friday, October 3, 2025 0 453 Article rating: No rating From answering a newspaper ad at age 25 to becoming a seasoned leader in terminal operations, Elias’s career has been defined by adaptability, mentorship, and a deep commitment to safety and innovation. Reflecting on the industry’s rapid transformation—from paper plans to AI-powered systems—he also highlights one of the most encouraging shifts he’s witnessed: the growing presence of women in technical and leadership roles. Read the full interview to learn more about Elias’s journey, insights, and vision for the future of the terminal industry. Read more
Member Feature: Scott Espey, Senior Safety Specialist of Terminals, Murphy USA Member Feature: Scott Espey, Senior Safety Specialist of Terminals, Murphy USA Loren Eisenlohr / Wednesday, September 3, 2025 0 711 Article rating: No rating From crane operator on the East Coast to Senior Safety Specialist overseeing seven petroleum terminals, Scott Espey’s career journey spans nearly three decades in the terminal industry. In his interview, Scott reflects on the evolution of safety, offers advice for newcomers, and shares how AI may shape the future of operations. Read Scott’s full interview to learn more about his path, his perspective on industry change, and why networking through ILTA has been so valuable. Read more