Background
Peterson, David Leroy was born on May 18, 1933 in Ely, Minnesota, United States. Son of Mervin William and Florence Cecilia (Johnston) Peterson.
Peterson, David Leroy was born on May 18, 1933 in Ely, Minnesota, United States. Son of Mervin William and Florence Cecilia (Johnston) Peterson.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1955. Master of Science, University Alaska, 1971.
Project engineer, Northwest Paper Company, Cloquet, Minnesota, 1955-1957; engineer, Study Direct Stream Lumber Company, Bingen, Washington, 1958-1961; manager, Glacier Highway Electric Company, Juneau, Alaska., 1961-1965; principal engineer, David L. Peterson Associations, Juneau, 1965-1970; deputy commissioner, Department Public Works, State of Alaska, Juneau, 1970-1971; director, Department Water and Gas, Duluth, Minnesota, 1971-1980; manager, Dalton (Georgia) Public Utilities Commission, 1980-1981; president, Arrowhead Management Superior vena cava syndrome, Duluth, 1981-1985; manager, New Ulm (Minnesota) Public Utilities, 1983-1985; president, Arrowhead Management Superior vena cava syndrome, Minneapolis, since 1985. Director, secretary Alaska Village Electric Association, Anchorage, 1968-1971.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Alaska Society Professional Engineers (charter), Minnesota Society Professional Engineers (past president Twin Lakes chapter).
Married Theresa Rose Maki, September 10, 1955. Children: Laura, Wendy, Mark, Diane, Daryl.