EPA

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.

COMMENTARY | Three Things You May Have Missed About Project 2025

by Tim Whitehouse | January 22, 2025
With the election behind him, Trump is now embracing the people and ideas behind Project 2025, a conservative plan to radically remake the federal government ...

Don’t Cede Chemical Safety to Chemical Manufacturers

by PEER | January 14, 2025
EPA Nominee Should Keep Corporate Foxes Out of Regulatory Henhouse ...

PEERMail | Starting the New Year Strong

by PEER | January 7, 2025
Victories for federal employees and public health, and a thank you for your generosity during our end-of-year fundraising campaign ...

COMMENTARY | The Federal Workforce Isn’t So Bloated

by Tim Whitehouse | December 6, 2024
In a climate where the size of government can trigger political outrage, it is essential to note that many agencies PEER works with are well-liked by the public and do important work with fewer resources ...
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