Background
Peterson, Leland Wilmer was born on June 6, 1948 in Redwing, Minnesota, United States. Son of Wilmer Harry and Bertha Florence Peterson.
Peterson, Leland Wilmer was born on June 6, 1948 in Redwing, Minnesota, United States. Son of Wilmer Harry and Bertha Florence Peterson.
Bachelor of Science, Wisconsin State University, River Falls, 1970; Master in Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, 1972.
Administrative intern, Brookside Hospital, San Pablo, California, 1970; administrative resident, Alta Bates Hospital, Berkeley, California, 1971; administrative assistant, Walter O. Boswell Memorial Hospital, Sun City, Arizona, 1972-1979; vice president, Walter O. Boswell Memorial Hospital, Sun City, Arizona, 1979-1982; executive vice president, Walter O. Boswell Memorial Hospital, Sun City, Arizona, 1982-1986; senior vice president, Sun Health Corporation, Sun City, 1986-1990; president, chief Executive officer, Sun Health Corporation, Sun City, since 1990. Secretary, treasurer Phoenix Regional Hospital Council, 1987-1988.
Board directors Heard Museum Men's Council, Phoenix, 1986-1988. Member American College Healthcare Executives, Arizona Hospital Association (board directors since 1987, secretary 1990, chairman 1991), Health Administrators Forum (press 1981), Arizona Association Assistant Hospitals (vice president 1979), Rotary International (membership chairman 1988-1989).
Married Kristine Nelson, June 18, 1972. 1 child, Lars.