Background
Peterson, James Burdell was born on April 11, 1931 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Eugene Herman and Bernice Genevieve (Beil) Peterson.
Peterson, James Burdell was born on April 11, 1931 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Eugene Herman and Bernice Genevieve (Beil) Peterson.
Bachelor of Science, University Washington, 1953. Master of Business Administration, Washington University, St. Louis, 1962.
Administrator, Union Elec., St. Louis, 1957-1962;
vice president international, Booz Allen Hamilton, London, 1962-1975;
president, Middle West Svc. Company, Chicago, 1975-1979;
president, L.B. Knight and Association, Chicago, 1979-1983;
president, James B. Peterson and Association, Inc., Chicago, since 1983. Vice Chairman, Board Of Directors Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, since 1991.
Director Library.of International Rels., Chicago, 1992.
Served with United States Air Force, 1954-1957. Member Institute Management Cons. (president Greater Chicago chapter 1991-1992).
Married Patricia Marie McKeogh, December 11, 1954.