Type Of Business:
Full service environmental and engineering services
Expertise:
Environmental permitting; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis
Major Product/SVS:
Environmental services for various capital projects
Hobbies/Sports:
Flying; Fishing; Reading; Spending time with her children
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment, Colorado State University
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is that her work has resulted in significant capital costs reductions for pipeline companies, while still ensuring protection of the environment.
Number Of Years In Profession:
23
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to good quality people working around her, including a diverse group of technical specialists, such as hydrologists, geologists, and geological information system specialists.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her educational background and work experience. She started in fishing and wildlife biology to be a wildlife veterinarian.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Tillquist has more than 23 years of experience in environmental consulting, including National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) analysis. She has provided expert witness testimony in numerous venues, include state-siting application processes and regulatory hearings. Ms. Tillquist has authored a variety of technical papers and often makes technical presentations at professional conferences.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Coordinating the permitting of large capital projects, ranging from pipeline, mining, power plants, oil and gas developments, to solar projects; Evaluating water quality criteria, pesticides, heavy metals, and petroleum hydrocarbons in the environment; Estimating the pipeline failure frequency, spill volumes associated with pipeline failures, and using these data to assess the potential environmental consequences in the event of a release
Education Certifications:
Certified Wildlife Biologist; Certified Fisheries Scientist
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
Ms. Tillquist hopes to continue to expand her professional horizons by acquiring additional international work in North America and other geographies, particularly in the area of pipeline risk assessment.