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Gary Bader

Gary Bader

At the time of the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Gary Bader was the Human Resource Manager for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (Alyeska). Founded in 1970, Alyeska is a consortium of oil companies responsible for the design, construction, and operation of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System and the Valdez Marine Terminal. Gary’s responsibility within Alyeska during the oil spill was to handle safety and fire protection within the Valdez Marine Terminal. Gary later served as Alyeska’s liaison representative to the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council.
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Interview Title Abstract Archive #: Oral History Project Date of Interview
Gary Bader

Gary Bader was interviewed on May 29, 2007 by Sharon Bushell. The location of the interview is unknown, however Gary Bader was the Alyeska liaison representative to the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council, so it is likely the interview was conducted in Valdez, Alaska. Gary's interview was conducted as part of Sharon Bushell's work on the book, The Spill: Personal Stories from the Exxon Valdez Disaster, by Stan Jones and Sharon Bushell. (Kenmore, WA: Epicenter Press, 2009). In this interview, Gary talks about his experience during the first few days after the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill and the oil industry's response to the disaster. He talks about his experience working with the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) and discusses his opinion of the lasting impact the oil spill had on Prince William Sound.

 2013-26-02 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill May 29, 2007