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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 ...

Court Declines to Limit SF Bay Area Park Overflights

by PEER | June 25, 2026
2,700 Flights Across Golden Gate, Pt. Reyes, SF Maritime & Muir Woods ...

New SF Bay Area Air Tour Plan Weak on Protecting Park Resources

by PEER | December 30, 2025
2,700 Overflights Across Golden Gate, Pt. Reyes, SF Maritime, & Muir Woods ...

Skies Above Mt. Rushmore & Badlands to Remain Quiet

by PEER | June 10, 2024
8th Circuit Rejects Helicopter Tour Industry Attempt to Stay Overflight Ban ...