James August Peterson

Background

Peterson, James August was born on July 7, 1935 in Des Moines. Son of Reynold August and Dorothy H. (White) Peterson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1958.

Career

Sales engineer, Trane Company, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1961-1965; president, owner, Bimet Corporation, Morris, Illinois, since 1965. Board directors Grundy County National Bank, Morris, Illinois, since 1981.

Achievements

• James August Peterson has been listed as a noteworthy manufacturing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Morris Hospital, 1981-1994. 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1958-1960. Member Illinois Manufacturers Association (board directors since 1977, chair 1991-1993), Illinois State Chamber of Chamber (board directors, vice chair 1980-1985), University Club Chicago.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, flying.

Connections

Married Marlene Louise Buettell, August 8, 1956. Children: Jennifer, Kirk, Eric.

Father:

Reynold August Peterson

Mother:

Dorothy H. (White) Peterson

Spouse:

Marlene Louise Buettell

child:

Kirk Peterson

child:

Eric Peterson

child:

Jennifer Peterson