Field Offices

Executive Director

Tim is PEER’s Executive Director, with more than 30 years of experience working on environmental issues with governments, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community groups. Prior to joining PEER, he was a senior attorney at the United States Environmental Protection Agency and was head of the Law and Policy Program at the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation in Montreal, Canada. He has worked as a consultant for companies on environmental compliance issues, and with nonprofit organizations focusing on clean energy issues. Most recently, he was executive director of Chesapeake Physicians for Social Responsibility, a health advocacy group working to address climate change, toxics pollution, and nuclear disarmament issues. Tim’s interest is in the intersection of science, policy, and civil service. He believes in protecting employees who raise concerns about their workplace and in exposing undue influence on government for private gain. He holds a JD and BA from Emory University and an MA from New York University.

COMMENTARY | The Chemistry Council’s PFAS Disinformation Campaign

by Tim Whitehouse | June 22, 2021
The American Chemistry Council is trying to convince federal and state legislators that PFAS isn't a problem that needs to be addressed ...

Political Sabotage by Anti-Wolf Colorado Parks Manager

by PEER | June 14, 2021
State Funds and Staff Used to Undermine Governor and Wolf Advocates ...

Pawnee Coal Plant Causing Clean Air Act Violations 

by PEER | June 11, 2021
State Fails to Control Coal Plant Emissions Endangering Public Health ...

Colorado Air Pollution – Gold and Fossil Fuel Mining

by Susan Sargent | June 9, 2021
Several mines in Colorado received unlawful air permits that do not comply with air quality standards as a result of false emissions data ...