Background
Petersen, James Owen was born on November 29, 1942 in Lyman, Wyoming, United States.
Petersen, James Owen was born on November 29, 1942 in Lyman, Wyoming, United States.
Bachelor of Science, University Wyoming, 1965. Master of Science, University Wyoming, 1967. Juris Doctor, University Wyoming, 1974.
Retired military officer. Former member Mountain View Planning Commission, Healthier Communities Organization, Eastern Municipal Water District, South Carolina. Former finance grants administration officer University Wyoming.
Former board director Valley Health Systems. Member District 19 Wyoming House of Representatives, since 2001, majority whip, 2005—2006. Officer United States Marine Corps, 1967-1970, officer United States Air Force, 1976-1989.
Member of Tracks Across Wyoming and Scenic Byways, Nebraska Bar Association, Wyoming Bar Association, Time Less Tracks, Inc., AARP, Ducks Unlimited, Toastmasters Institute, Uinta County History Society, University Wyoming Alumni Association (life), Boy Scouts America (former assistant district commissioner), University Wyoming Parent Association, National Rifle Association, Bridger Valley College of C., Farm Bureau, Retired Military Officers' Association, Mountain View Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7798 (former judge advisor), America Legion (former 1st vice Commander).
Married Mary Jean Hicks, 1961. 3 children.