Bob McPherson
Secretary
Board of Directors
he/him/his
With a BS in Nuclear Engineering and an ME in Environmental Engineering, Bob began his career in the areas of radiation protection, nuclear criticality safety, and the fate and transport of radionuclides. For several years, he worked as a research scientist in the field of Health Physics. He later received his Juris Doctor and his interests evolved to the ethical and legal aspects of environmental restoration and worker safety.
As an attorney, he practiced environmental and contracts law, serving for 15 years as General Counsel for two hazardous and nuclear waste cleanup organizations at the Hanford Superfund site. There, he helped ensure environmental restoration of more than 200 square miles of the Columbia River Corridor to its pre-toxic, natural habitat, helping to achieve millions of safe work hours.
Bob and his wife, Jeanne, have lived part time on Orcas Island for 9 years, moving here full time in early 2020. They chose the islands for their pristine beauty and quality of life, the reasons Bob strongly supports Friends of the San Juans. Bob, Jeanne, and their three grown sons enjoy kayaking, bicycling, and hiking around the islands.
