Background
Peterson, James Erling was born on July 19, 1946 in Havre, Montana, United States. Son of Erling and Marrietta Peterson.
Peterson, James Erling was born on July 19, 1946 in Havre, Montana, United States. Son of Erling and Marrietta Peterson.
Bachelor of Science, Montana State University, Bozeman, 1968. Master of Agriculture, Texas Advertising & Marketing University, College Station, 1973. Master of Business Administration in Finance, West Texas State University, Canyon, 1979.
Membership director Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Amarillo, 1973—1984. Vice president First National Bank, 1984—1986. Member District 15 Montana House of Representatives, 2002—2006, Montana State Senate, since 2007, majority leader, chair rules committee, member business, labor and economic affairs committee, finance and claims committee, natural resources committee, joint appropriations subcommittee on education.
Cheif finance officer Tejon Ranch Company, Lebec, California, 1986—1989. Executive vice president Montana Stock Growers Association, Helena, 1989—2000. Interim associate dean Montana State University, 2003—2008.
The objective people wish to attain is not merely to be saved from something. God wishes his children to be saved to something.
God seeks to transform relationship with and between people. If politics is about how we choose to live together and to treat one another, there is surely a place for discerning the activity of God in politics.
Holiness is not just about personal spirituality and prayer. It will also be expressed through a commitment to social justice and enabling other people to become followers of Jesus.
Master: Mason; member: Meat Export Association.
Married Lorraine Mable Haynes. Children: Jennifer James, Robert.