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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.

Data Centers are Coming for Our Public Lands — How We Fight Back

by Tim Whitehouse | October 7, 2026
The most dangerous thing we can do in the AI race is give away our public lands and waive environmental laws for data center projects. Here's how PEER is fighting back ...

Interior — Another Stress Test for Democracy

by Tim Whitehouse | August 27, 2026
Coming together to challenge Interior’s mismanagement of public lands and its mistreatment of public employees is a great way to commemorate National Park Week ...

Doug Burgum’s Destruction of the Department of the Interior

by Tim Whitehouse | August 18, 2026
Doug Burgum isn't simply shrinking the Department of the Interior, he is actively working to destroy it ...