Meet the Hanford Small Business Council
Susan Hiller, DOE Contracting Officer/Small Business Program Manager
I began my federal career with the Department of Energy (DOE) in July 2014. I serve as a Contracting Officer and the Small Business Program Manager for the Assistant Manager of Procurement. My work includes performing and/or participating in all phases of the acquisition process for contracts. Prior to moving to Procurement in 2018 I was a Contractor Industrial Relations (CIR) Specialist. Prior to joining DOE, I worked as a Human Resources Specialist for Fluor/ Mission Support Alliance from May 2009 to July 2014. I was with Fluor Government Group from 1998 to 2009 as an Administrative Assistant and Project Controls Specialist at various projects on the Hanford Site. I earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Washington University and master’s degree from Gonzaga University. I was raised in Richland, Washington and graduated from Richland High School.
Kylie Rollosson, WTP-BNI Small Business Program Manager
I am a Procurement & Subcontracts Compliance Specialist and the project Small Business Program Manager at Bechtel’s Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. In my role, I interface frequently with Small Business representatives and help connect them to opportunities that fall under their scope. I have a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Whitman College and began supporting the Hanford project in 2019. I have been in my current position at Bechtel for two years and have been the Small Business Program Manager for one.
Shannon Malisani, Navarro-ATL Procurement Manager & Small Business Program Manager
I am the Procurement Manager for Navarro-ATL at the Hanford Site. Prior to that, I served as a Services Contracts Manager at Central Plateau Cleanup Company; Procurement Director for Tetra Tech CES; and Contract Specialist for PNNL and Fluor Hanford. I am a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) with 21 years of experience in solicitation, award, and administration of subcontracts and purchase orders (POs) in support of international and domestic projects, both federally and commercially funded. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Washington State University.
Jody O’Connor, IHA Small Business Program Manager/External Affairs Coordinator
I serve as the External Affairs Coordinator and Small Business Administrator with Inomedic Health Applications, Inc. (IHA). IHA is the Occupational Medical Provider for over 10,000 Hanford workers in Richland, WA. In my External Affairs position, I manage relationships with key constituents both internally and externally through planned, strategic interactions and communications. As the Small Business Administrator, I provide guidance to small businesses regarding preparation for government contracting, small business certifications, and I monitor small business subcontracting goals, reporting, and tracking to help ensure that IHA meets or exceeds the Federal subcontracting goals. I have nearly 10 years’ experience in contract administration and oversight, and hold both a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Psychology and a Master of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences, Audiology.
Brianna Yi, PNNL Small Business Program Manager/Senior Contracts Specialist
I am a Senior Contracts Specialist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, operated by Battelle Memorial Institute for the US Department of Energy. I have over 15 years of contracting experience, including experience in a wide variety of specialized areas. My primary focuses are on acquisition compliance and performance and providing support in the role of Small Business Program Manager. I also specialize in strategic sourcing as Past Chair of DOE’s Integrated Contractor Procurement Team Steering Committee. I hold a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University and a master’s Certificate in Government Contracting from The George Washington University. I am an active member in the Columbia Basin Chapter of NCMA and a graduate of NCMA’s Contract Management Leadership Development Program.
Staci Downing, WRPS Small Business Program Manager
I am the Small Business Program Manager and Procurement Specialist at Washington River Protection Solutions. I have over 20 years procurement and contract experience within a breadth of industries: manufacturing, healthcare, and commodity management/trading (energy generation and transmission emphasis). I hold multiple bachelor’s degrees from Eastern Washington University (#GoEAGs) and a Master’s in Business Administration from National University. I am a native to Eastern Washington, enjoys the outdoor recreational activities of the Columbia gorge, and loves to travel. I believe partnering with small businesses is critical to not only advancing the WRPS mission of protecting the environment, but also growing and strengthening our community.
Liliana Blanco, PNNL Small Business Program Advocate
I am a Small Business Program Advocate at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, operated by Battelle Memorial Institute for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). As a research-and-development organization, PNNL purchases a broad spectrum of goods and services from responsible suppliers. In support of DOE’s objectives to support small businesses, I assist in connecting small businesses in doing business with PNNL. I hold a master's degree in higher education as well as a bachelor's degree in strategic communications.
Lloyd Foster, CPCCo Small Business Field Liaison/ Procurement
I am the Small Business Field Liaison at CPCCo. Drawing on my experience as a Munitions Systems Specialist in the Air Force, where I cultivated precision, collaboration, and attention to detail, I've successfully transitioned into a career focused on fostering relationships with small businesses. Since 2024, I have been dedicated to helping small businesses, including veteran and service-disabled-owned companies, helping to secure over $2 million in contracts for essential projects at Hanford. Having owned a small business myself for four years, I understand the unique challenges these companies face when competing with larger corporations. Additionally, with 30 years of experience in the construction industry, I bring extensive knowledge in commercial and civil construction, from start to finish. As a Small Business Field Liaison, I am committed to connecting with small businesses, material suppliers, and construction service providers, ensuring we work together to achieve our shared goal of water cleanup and environmental restoration.