Webinar Presenters:
Aaron B. Keatley, Chief Deputy Director @Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Born in California and raised in southwest Michigan, Aaron returned to Michigan after a 25-year career at the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection where he was appointed by Republican and Democratic Governors to multiple leadership positions, finishing his public service there as the Commonwealth’s environmental commissioner. Leadership roles in waste management, water quality, enforcement and compliance assistance have provided him with diverse experiences enabling him to see beyond the program silos that can define government agencies. He is committed to applying this perspective while seeking collaborative partnerships that produce meaningful results. He lives with his wife, Andrea, in their home along the Grand River and enjoys time outdoors including fly fishing and birding. Aaron Keatley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Management from Michigan State University and a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Kentucky.
Paul M. Collins, Principal, Energy and Environmental Group Leader @Miller Canfield
Paul Collins specializes in energy and environmental law assisting manufacturers, companies and other organizations operating in heavily regulated areas identify compliance solutions and risk management and investment recovery strategies. Paul addresses air, water and waste issues under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response Claim Liability Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. He represents electric and gas utilities and transmission companies. Paul’s knowledge of state and federal environmental programs and experience with utility rate regulations allows him to provide unique insight into the cost recovery implications of environmental law and vice versa. Paul is a licensed professional engineer with a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and J D from Cooley Law. He spent 13 years with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and was a primary author of many of the state's construction and operating permit regulations.
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