Background
Peters, Charles Merrell was born on June 11, 1953 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. Son of John Merrell and Mary Lou (Poorbaugh) Peters.
Major appliance company executive
Peters, Charles Merrell was born on June 11, 1953 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. Son of John Merrell and Mary Lou (Poorbaugh) Peters.
Bachelor of Science, University Iowa, 1974. Juris Doctor, University Iowa, 1980.
Associate attorney, Simmons, Perrine, Albright & Ellwood, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., 1980-1984; general counsel, assistant secretary, Amana (Iowa) Refrigeration, Inc., 1984-1986; vice president corporation strategy, Amana (Iowa) Refrigeration, Inc., 1986-1987; senior vice president operations, Amana (Iowa) Refrigeration, Inc., 1987-1988; president, chief operating officer, Amana (Iowa) Refrigeration, Inc., 1988-1991; president, Amana (Iowa) Refrigeration, Inc., since 1991.
Mayor City of Fairfax, Iowa, 1986-1989. Trustee, elder First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, 1982-1987. Member Association Home Appliance Manufacturers (government relations board 1985-1987).
Married Mary Ann Garton, May 25, 1974. Children: Nathan, Scott, Nicholas.