Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Michelle Egan, APR, Fellow PRSA has a strong background in communications and public relations. Michelle has extensive experience in various leadership roles, including Chief Communications Officer at Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, where they were responsible for internal and external communications, stakeholder relations, media relations, crisis communication, and government relations. Prior to that, they served as the Communications Director for Anchorage School District, where they directed communications for one of the largest public school districts in the US. Michelle also has experience as the External Programs Director at Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, where they managed communications and marketing efforts. Michelle started their career at Junior Achievement of Alaska, where they held various positions, including Development Director, and played a key role in bringing economic education to rural communities in Alaska.
Michelle Egan, APR, Fellow PRSA, completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Boston College in 1988. In 2011 to 2012, they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Strategic Communication and Leadership from Seton Hall University. Additionally, they obtained various certifications throughout their career. In 2001, they received the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) designation from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). In 2016, they achieved the Fellow, PRSA status. In 2018, they obtained certifications in Leading Organizational Transitions from Linkage and Reputation Risk Management from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
MISSION: Provide safe, environmentally responsible, reliable and cost-effective oil pipeline transportation from the North Slope of Alaska. VISION: Alaska’s pipeline to the future: Safely delivering oil today – sustaining operations for tomorrow. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company formed in 1970 to design, build, maintain and operate the Trans Alaska Pipeline System. The pipeline today is recognized as a landmark engineering feat and remains essential to Alaska’s economy and central to the state’s industry. Focused on safe and flawless operations and sustainability, Alyeska today is working to respond to the challenges posed by declining throughput. Throughput peaked at 2.1 million barrels a day in 1988. It has only steadily decreased since. In 2011, Alyeska on average moved about 600,000 barrels per day. With the lower flow levels, the crude oil takes longer to reach the Valdez Terminal – about 2 weeks, on average – and the oil is colder on arrival. The slower, colder oil has more potential for water and wax to settle and drop out, and as throughput declines further, the potential for ice to form during shutdown or flowing conditions increases. Alyeska released results of its low flow study in 2011 and is currently making and researching modifications to respond to lower throughputs. Alyeska is an Alaskan company. Its 800 employees are proud of the pipeline’s history – one enriched by teamwork, innovation and a commitment to safety, reliability, and the integrity of TAPS. The company values its strong ties to Alaskans and to its communities, with a comprehensive philanthropy program and its unique Alaska Native Program, dedicated to creating professional growth opportunities for Alaska Natives. For information on jobs at Alyeska, visit the Employment page.