Background
Peterson, John Edward was born on February 23, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Olaf Andreas and Helen Rhoda (Alward) Peterson.
Peterson, John Edward was born on February 23, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Olaf Andreas and Helen Rhoda (Alward) Peterson.
Degree in journalism and government, Indiana University, 1966.
Sports writer, Chicago Tribune, 1966; sports writer, Dayton (Ohio) Daily News, 1967; general assignment writer, Detroit News, 1967-1972; higher education writer, Detroit News, 1973; Washington correspondent, Detroit News, 1973-1991; national media advisor, Fleishman-Hillard, Inc., St. Louis, 1992-1995; director media relations, vice president, Ryan-McGinn Strategic Comm., Arlington, Virginia, since 1995.
Member Indiana University National Public Affairs Advisory Committee, since 1992. With United States Army, 1956-1959. Member National Press Club (board governors 1984-1989, vice president 1990, chairman newsmaker luncheon committee 1983, 91), National D-Day Memorial Foundation (media advisor since 1995).
Married Deborah Ann Vondrak, May 17, 1969. Children: John Olaf, George Olai.