Beth Widmann, M.Sc., P.G. (CO, AZ), has nearly 30 years of experience in applied geology and earth sciences. She has an extensive background in field geology and is an author of numerous geologic and geologic hazard maps and investigations. Her work has focused on identifying, mitigating, and managing geologic hazard risks associated with linear infrastructure including oil and gas pipelines, transportation and rail corridors, and water and wastewater conveyance systems. She has managed the geologic and geotechnical tasks for small, public utility projects as well as complex energy sector pipeline projects across North America and Canada. Beth’s experience also includes developing risk-based asset management plans to assist in the prioritization and implementation of preventative and mitigative measures to manage threats posed by geologic hazards.