Commissioner

Mr. Chad McIntosh was appointed to serve as the United States Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico on April 19, 2025, by President Donald J. Trump.

A seasoned expert and leader with over 40 years of experience in environmental and public health protection. Chad’s career spans several high-profile roles, both as a regulator and a regulated manufacturer.

Chad previously served within the EPA as the Assistant Administrator of the Office of International and Tribal Affairs (OITA), and most recently, as the Agency’s Assistant Administrator. His extensive knowledge within the commercial sector is equally noteworthy, having worked at the Ford Motor Company. At Ford, Chad was responsible for environmental permitting, compliance, and environmental metrics at the company’s manufacturing facilities. He was also a member of Ford’s global environmental leadership team, leading compliance groups in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Before his tenure at Ford, Chad served as Natural Resources and Policy Advisor to Michigan Governor John Engler. Governor Engler appointed Chad to serve as Deputy Director at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). In this role, Chad led comprehensive environmental and regulatory reforms in Michigan, including codifying environmental and natural resources statutes and improving the state’s wastewater infrastructure. His early career at DEQ included work in Air Quality, Hazardous Waste, and Radioactive Waste Programs.

Chad McIntosh is not only a Registered Professional Chemical Engineer but also an Attorney.

Chad is happily married with five children and four grandchildren and enjoys saltwater fishing and hunting.