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Human Resources

Leadership

Operations & Engineering

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Please note that the conference program and schedule are subject to change and will be updated routinely below:

June 15, 2026

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast (Texas Ballroom D-E)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Safety & Leadership Awards Presentation (Texas Ballroom D-E)
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break

Texas Ballroom F
Texas Ballroom A
Texas Ballroom G-H
Texas Ballroom B-C
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Operational Excellence from the Top-Across: Driving Safety, Reliability, & Efficiency

Adam Smith, Brad Oswald, Celina Carter, James Hill, BWC Terminals

The Safety We Don’t See: How Leadership Influence and Psychological Safety Shape PSM Performance

Joseph Gobert, Martin Midstream Partners

Advocacy 101: How ILTA is Making a Difference in Washington

Jay Cruz, James Privette, ILTA; Philip Squair, Colonial Pipeline Company; Jake Hinch, Marathon Petroleum Company L.P.

Appendix K: OGI Methodologies for Federal LDAR Compliance, Operator Insights, and Provider Perspectives

Jared Metcalf, Roberto Gasparini, Montrose Environmental Group; Kimberly Trostel, Buckeye Partners, L.P.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Keynote Luncheon: Terry Bradshaw (Texas Ballroom D-E)
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Engagement Programs: Becoming a Trusted Partner in Your Community

Philip Squair, Dave Conti, Colonial Pipeline Company

2025 ILTA Platinum Safety Award Recipients: How We Made the Journey

Jason Alvarez, Jarrell Shircliff, Damien Forneris, Howard Energy Partners; Regina Zolnor, Dennis Mendenhall, Marathon Petroleum Company L.P.

Clearing the Air: Regulatory Update on Air Permitting & Compliance

Brian Burdorf, Harold Laurence,Trinity Consultants; Keith Ocheski, Buckeye Partners, L.P.; Terri Hollomon, ONEOK; William Lee, CITGO

API Assessments: Sharing Best Practices in Operations & Maintenance

Ryan Meng, API; Peter St. Germaine, Northville; Bob Blundell, ETHOS Process Safety Solutions; Todd Brewster, Boiler Rock LLC
2:15 PM - 2:25 PM
Break
2:25 PM - 3:30 PM
Terminal Table Talks (Texas Ballroom D-E)

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Trade Show Preview & Women in Terminals Networking Reception (Convention Center, Halls A&B)
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Conference Networking Reception (Texas Ballroom D-E)

June 16, 2026

7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
Networking Breakfast

Texas Ballroom F
Texas Ballroom A
Texas Ballroom G-H
Texas Ballroom B-C
8:15 - 9:15 AM
The New Work World: How Technology is Influencing Career Journeys

Jeri George, Howard Energy Partners; Elías Abrego Aleman, VTTI; Mary Ann Faremouth, Faremouth & Company

Ensuring Personal Safety During Electrical Equipment Isolation

Andy Heckman, Matt Vick Marathon Petroleum Company L.P.

Industry Transition from PFAS-Based AFFF to Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foams

John Gross, Richard Peterson, Marathon Petroleum Company L.P.; Harold Laurence, Leslie Hartig, Trinity Consultants; Todd Habets
Jet Infrastructure

Leading by Example: Translating Self-Awareness into Team Success

Adam Miller, Flint Hills Resources

9:15 AM - 9:25 AM
Break
9:25 AM - 10:25 AM
What You Need to Know: SPCC & CWA FRP

Gabriela Fitzgerald, Patricia Edwards, Braun Intertec Corporation; Taylor Wilson, Trinity Consultants

The New MTSA Cybersecurity Rule: Key Requirements and Real‑World Lessons

Lee Scott, Odfjell Terminals US

Preparing for and Managing an OSHA Inspection

Eric Conn, Conn Maciel Carrey LLP

Beyond the Berth: Smarter Processes for Safer, Faster Marine Operations

Joel Harriff, Marathon Petroleum Company L.P., (Moderator); Brendon Ball,
ONEOK; Bala Para, PMI Service North America; Scott Bormaster, INC Nautical, L.P.

10:25 AM - 10:35 AM
Break
10:35 AM - 11:35 AM
ILTA PFAS Working Group: How are Terminals Moving Forward?

Richard Steinberg, Kinder Morgan; Greg Jakubowski, Buckeye Partners, L.P.

How Operator-Vendor Collaboration Enables Machine Learning-Driven Leak Detection

Braden Fitz-Gerald, Flowstate; Ben Laurie, Shell

Building Organizational Resilience: A Framework for Process Control and Fatigue Risk Management

Ann-Marie Hodes, Cassie Griffin, Marathon Petroleum Company L.P.

Navigating the New Normal: Leadership Strategies for the Modern Terminal

Shamoun Maayr, Digineox Consulting (Moderator), Operator Speakers TBD

11:40 AM - 1:00 PM
Closing Keynote Luncheon: John "Gucci" Foley (Texas Ballroom D-E)
CONFERENCE CONCLUDES

June 16, 2026

10:00 AM
TRADE SHOW OPENS

Convention Center, Halls A&B

6:00 PM
TRADE SHOW CLOSES

June 17, 2026

9:00 AM
TRADE SHOW OPENS

Convention Center, Halls A&B

12:00 PM
TRADE SHOW CLOSES
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