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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.

STATEMENT | We’re Entering Unprecedented Territory With This Shutdown

by Tim Whitehouse | October 1, 2025
This shutdown is not just a budget standoff – it’s being weaponized to consolidate power in the Executive Branch at the direct expense of the American people ...

STATEMENT | Trump Administration’s Most Recent Threat to Conduct Mass Firings Moves Us Further into a Lawless State

by Tim Whitehouse | September 25, 2025
In response to the Trump Administration’s threat to conduct mass firings of government employees if there is a government shutdown, PEER Executive Director Tim Whitehouse issued the following statement ...

EPA Perpetuates Scientific Fraud in Pesticide Cancer Risks

by PEER | September 24, 2025
More Than 3 Years after IG Report, EPA Has Not Made Needed Corrections ...

En Masse Departure of EPA’s Top Scientists

by PEER | September 23, 2025
World’s Leading Scientists Departing Public Service This Month ...

HUD Revives Plan to Weaken Flood Protections

by PEER | September 11, 2025
Rollback of 500-Year to 100-Year Standard Only Paused After Texas Floods ...