Tom Dawson

Kaneohe, Hawai'i

Tom Dawson has spent most of his career practicing environmental law, first as Wisconsin Public Intervenor (1976-1995), then Wisconsin Strategic Pesticide Information Project Director (2000-2003); and DOJ Environmental Protection Unit Director (2003-2016).

He practiced in state and federal policy and judicial forums advocating for the adoption of statutes, rules, and court decisions to protect the natural resources of the state. He was a founding volunteer member of MEA, served on the Wisconsin Wetlands Association Board, and on the Dane County Parks Commission.