More than 775 people attended the 2008 ILTA Conference, held June 9-11 in Houston, TX.

The ILTA conference addressed the latest in terminal operations, business issues, renewable fuels and environmental compliance solutions.

ILTA Keynote luncheon speaker Jamie Clarke captivated the audience with his humorous and inspiring tales of his quest to climb Mount Everest.

Eddie Nobles (left), Terminal Manager for NuStar Energy's Macon, GA facility, received a $1,500 American Express Gift Card during ILTA's prize giveaway drawing on June 10. On the right is ILTA President David Doane.

The ILTA conference and trade show is the premiere annual event for the terminal industry.

ILTA Safety Excellence Award winners (left to right): Ralph Otis, Motiva Enterprises-New Jersey Complex; Shana Connolly, Southside River-Rail Terminal, Inc.; John Bennett, JIT Chemical Corporation; Dan Cousins, Stolthaven; Jack McCrossin, CITGO Petroleum Corporation; Bob White, Buckeye Terminals, LLC; and Paul Roubieu, Houston Fuel Oil Terminal Company

Randy Lenz (left) accepted the 2008 Platinum Safety Award on behalf of Flint Hills Resources, LP. At left is ILTA President David Doane.

Joe Shotwell (right) accepted the 2008 Platinum Safety Award for Asphalt Operating Services, LLC. At left is ILTA President David Doane.

More than 230 companies exhibited their products and services at the 2008 ILTA trade show.

Weldon Corbett, McGriff, Siebels and Williams of Texas, discussed trends in the insurance industry during the ILTA conference.