Walter Kresic is the Vice President, Pipeline Integrity for Enbridge Pipelines Inc. In this role, Walter is accountable for the pipeline integrity management standards and programs applied to mainline pipelines and facilities. He also oversees the research & development program for the Liquids Pipelines division. Walter has over 26 years of experience within the pipeline industry. Prior to his current role, Walter served in leadership roles overseeing project management of major projects, technical services and other engineering functions. Walter has extensive previous pipeline integrity experience and has served as Chairman on various industry committees, including Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA), and Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI). He has published and presented on pipeline topics at numerous forums.