Jeff A. Houk

Jeff uses his extensive experience with the U.S. EPA’s MOVES emissions model to support Sonoma Technology’s emissions modeling work. He is a nationally recognized expert on transportation-related air quality with over 30 years of experience assisting federal, state, and local partners. Prior to joining Sonoma Technology, Jeff spent 17 years as an air quality specialist with the U.S. Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Resource Center Air Quality Team, and 16 years with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 8 office and Office of Transportation and Air Quality. His work covers on- and off-road criteria pollutant and air toxics emissions modeling; transportation conformity assessments; climate change programs and greenhouse gas (GHG) assessments; State Implementation Plan (SIP) support; transportation controls; and interagency consultation. Jeff has helped many agency partners assess the air quality impacts of highway projects, explain impacts to the public, and respond to litigation on highway project approvals.<br>
Outside of Sonoma Technology, he enjoys skiing, rafting, cooking, and photography. Jeff earned his BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University.