Education
Stillwell graduated from the University of Oregon in 1985 with a bachelor"s degree in Political Science.
Stillwell graduated from the University of Oregon in 1985 with a bachelor"s degree in Political Science.
In 1987, Stillwell moved to Los Angeles, where he served as production assistant and script coordinator for Star Trek: The Next Generation. Stillwell went on to serve from 1999 to 2005 as Vice President of Operations for PillerĀ², the production company created by Trek scriptwriter and producer Michael Piller. He also served as associate producer on United States of America"s Dead Zone television series, as well as American Broadcasting Company Family"s Wildfire series.
Prior to the commencement of his career, from 1981 to 1984, Stillwell served as president of Starfleet: The International Star Trek Fan Association.
During Stillwell"s administration, he presided over structural reorganizations within the group, restored good relations with the Star Trek Welcommittee, and increased the group"s visibility by publicizing with Starlog, Susan Sackett (Trek creator Gene Roddenberry"s personal assistant), and notable fandom figure Bjo Trimble, leading its figures to swell toward 3,000 fans. Today, the Guinness Book of World Records recognizes Starfleet as the world"s largest science fiction fan club
Stillwell has participated in several "Cruise Trek" cruises. Stillwell currently works at the FOX Broadcasting Company in the Alternative Entertainment department on shows including American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, and The X Factor, as well as specials like the annual Teen Choice Awards, the American Country Awards, and the occasional Emmy broadcast.