Field Offices

Executive Director

Tim is PEER’s Executive Director, leveraging 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.

New EPA Lead and Copper Rule Inadequate

by Susan Sargent | December 23, 2020
Final Rule Perpetuates Risk to Minority Communities ...

Lawsuit Challenges Trump EPA’s Approval of Radioactive Roads 

by Susan Sargent | December 18, 2020
Phosphogypsum Use in Roadbuilding Previously Prohibited Due to Risks of Cancer, Genetic Damage ...

NRC Drops Plan to Deregulate Rad-waste Disposal  

by Susan Sargent | December 17, 2020
Rare Reversal Reflected Broad Opposition and Lack of Regulatory Clarity ...

Big Cypress ORV Plan a Travesty: Former Superintendent   

by Susan Sargent | December 15, 2020
Park Service Shirking Wilderness, Wildlife, and Conservation Responsibilities ...

Flying Sea Turtles in Crisis Is Growing Concern  

by Susan Sargent | December 10, 2020
Park Service & NOAA Shrink Sea Turtle Recovery Capacity as Need Spikes ...

Statement | In Praise of COVID Whistleblower Rebekah Jones

by Tim Whitehouse | December 8, 2020
Rebekah Jones exposed wrongdoing and abuse of power in Florida during the COVID pandemic to save lives and make government more accountable ...
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