Tom Butts

Tom Butts has a diverse work experience in the field of environmental health. Tom is currently serving as the President of the National Environmental Health Association. Prior to this, they worked as the Managing Partner at Colorado Environmental Public Health Services, LLC. Tom also served as the Interim Environmental Health Director at Larimer County and as the Interim Public Health Administrator (part-time) at Elbert County Public Health. Earlier in their career, Tom worked at Tri-County Health Department, where they held various positions such as Deputy Director, Director of Environmental Health, Acting Deputy Director, and Director of Emergency Preparedness. Tom has extensive experience in program management, policy development, and staff supervision in the areas of environmental health and emergency preparedness.

Tom Butts attended Borah Senior High School, but no specific dates were given for their enrollment. After high school, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health from Colorado State University, which they completed between 1980 and 1985. In 1991, they furthered their education by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, concluding their studies in 1993. Additionally, Tom Butts holds a certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the National Environmental Health Association. No details regarding the specific month or year of obtaining this certification were provided.