Background
Peterson, Coleman Hollis was born on April 6, 1948 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of George Bell and Doris Mae (Wilson) Peterson.
Peterson, Coleman Hollis was born on April 6, 1948 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of George Bell and Doris Mae (Wilson) Peterson.
Bachelor in English Literature, Loyola University, Chicago, 1972. Master of Science in Industrial Relations, Loyola University, Chicago, 1977.
Management trainee Osco Drug, Inc., Oakbrook, Illinois, 1972-1974, college recruiter, 1974-1975, director college recruiting, 1975-1977, manager recruit and development, 1977-1978, district personnel officer, 1978-1979. Regional personnel manager Venture Stores, Inc., Chicago, 1979-1982, vice president organization development O'Fallon, Missouri, 1982-1984, senior vice president human resources, 1984—1994. Executive vice president, human division Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, Arkansas, 1994—2004.
Member, board directors J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., since 2004.
Board member Urban League Metropolitan St. Louis, United Way Greater St. Louis. Member Kappa Alpha Psi (life).
Married Shirley Ann Hardy, May 31, 1975. Children: Rana, Collin.