national parks

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.

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 ...

Protecting Big Bend National Park and Your Tax Dollars

by PEER | August 20, 2026
PEER is calling on the DHS's Inspector General to investigate billions of dollars in contracts awarded for border infrastructure projects in and around Big Bend National Park ...

PEER Seeks Investigation into Billions in Big Bend Border Contracts

by PEER | August 19, 2026
DHS Inspector General Asked to Examine Political Influence, Contractor Selection, and Lack of Oversight ...

Yellowstone Workers and Families in Toxic Housing

by PEER | April 27, 2026
Lead-Based Paint Hazards Remain Unabated in Many Housing Units ...