Background
Peterson, Mark Alan was born on August 23, 1949 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Frank Edward and Elizabeth Helen (Leech) Peterson.
Peterson, Mark Alan was born on August 23, 1949 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Frank Edward and Elizabeth Helen (Leech) Peterson.
Bachelor of Science, West Chester State College.
Commissioned United States Marine Corps, 1969, advanced through grades to major, infantry marine corporal Vietnam, 1970-1971, platoon Commander flight school Pensacola, Florida, 1974-1976, pilot operations officer New River, North Carolina, 1977-1980. Platoon Commander, operations officer, air and naval gunfire liaision company Camp Lejeune, 1980-1981, pilot, operations officer, 1982-1984. Marine aide to president White House, Washington, since 1984.
Married Mary Devereaux, December 27, 1973. Children: Jessica, Gretchen, Luke.