Background
III, Oscar James Peterson, was born on August 26, 1935 in Clinton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Oscar James Junior and Elizabeth Julia (Collins) P.
utility holding company executive
III, Oscar James Peterson, was born on August 26, 1935 in Clinton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Oscar James Junior and Elizabeth Julia (Collins) P.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University North Carolina, 1962.
With, Carolina Tel. & Tel. Company, 1962-1970;
finance staff assistant, Carolina Tel. & Tel. Company, Taboro, North Carolina, 1966-1970;
executive assistant finance, then assistant treasurer, Virginia Electric & Power Company, Richmond, 1970-1975;
treasurer, Virginia Electric & Power Company, Richmond, 1975;
vice president, chief finance officer, Virginia Electric & Power Company, Richmond, 1978-1985;
vice president, chief finance officer, Dominion Resources Inc., Richmond, 1985-1988;
senior vice president, Dominion Resources Inc., Richmond, 1988-1994;
consultant, president, O.J. Peterson & Company.
Chief Financial Officer Maryland. Jockey Club, Laurel; Chairman of the Board Thermopress Corporation, Richmond.
Trustee Science Museum Virginia, since 1987. With United States Naval Reserve, 1957-1959. Member Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Commonwealth Club. M C.
Married Amanda Louise Wade, December 29, 1962. Children: Amanda Leigh, Oscar James, Windley Collins.