G. Thomas Tebb, L.h.G, L.E.G.: A native of the Yakima Valley, Thomas Tebb has 33+ years of environmental and engineering geology experience in both the private and public sectors. Currently, Tom is the Director for the Office of Columbia River within the Department of Ecology.

He has more than 28 years of experience with the Department of Ecology including: Central Regional Director & managed the Nuclear Waste, Shorelands and Environmental Assistance, Water Quality, and Water Resources programs.

Tom received his Bachelor of Science degree from Western Washington University in Environmental Geology and is a licensed geologist, hydrogeologist, and engineering geologist in the State of Washington.

He was appointed to the Distinguished Managers Association by previous Governor Gregoire, currently serves on the Washington State Geologist Licensing Board, and received the Washington State Water Resource Association District Service Award in 2018.