Background
Petersen was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin, and graduated from Waupaca High School in 1983.
Petersen was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin, and graduated from Waupaca High School in 1983.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University New Mexico, 1989.
After graduation, he served in the United States. Navy in submarine service from 1983 to 1994. Petersen received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of New Mexico in 1989. After leaving the United States. Navy in 1994, Petersen remained with the United States. Navy Reserve until 2008.
Petersen served as a Town of Dayton supervisor from 2001 to 2007.
Member of National Rifle Association, Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce, United States Submarine Veterans Inc., Outagamie County Republican Party, Waupaca County Republican Party, Amvets Post 1887 (life), Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1037 (life).
Married; 2 children.