Background
Peterson, Arthur Laverne was born on June 27, 1926 in Glyndon, Minnesota, United States. Son of John M. and Hilda C. (Moline) Peterson.
Peterson, Arthur Laverne was born on June 27, 1926 in Glyndon, Minnesota, United States. Son of John M. and Hilda C. (Moline) Peterson.
AB, Yale University, 1947; Master of Science Physician Assistant, University of Southern California, 1949; postgraduate, University of Chicago, 1949-1950; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1962; Doctor of Laws, Lebanon Valley College, 1988.
Member Wisconsin State Legislature, 1951-1955. From instructor to assistant professor political science University Wisconsin, Eau Claire, 1954-1960. Associate professor to professor political science Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, 1961-1965, 70-80.
President American Graduate School International Management, Phoenix, 1966-1970. Dean special programs Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1980-1984, director Academy Senior Professionals, 1987-1994. President Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pennsylvania, 1984-1987.
President, Chief Executive Officer Center for the Study of the Presidency, 1997-1999. Scott professor leadership Rocky Mountain College, Billings, Montana, 1999—2002. Member Montana House Representatives, 2001—2003.
President Thomas Wathen Foundation Academy, Riverside, California, since 2002. Board directors Arnold Industries. Assistant to chairman Republican National Committee, Washington, 1960-1961.
Founding director Center International Business, Los Angeles, 1969-1970. Consultant Novin Institute Political Affairs, Tehran, Iran, 1973. Executive director Florida Association Colleges and Universities, 1988-1996.
Chairman Ohio Civil Rights Commission, 1963-1965. Deputy chairman Republican National Committee, 1965-1966. Member Ohio Ethics Commission, 1976-1980.
Captain United States Marine Corps, 1951-1952,Korea. Member American Political Science Association, American Judicature Society (director since 1975), Society Political Enquiries (president since 1985), Academy Political Science, Rotary, Masons, Pi Sigma Alpha (director since 1972), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Connie Lucille Harr, June 14, 1952 (deceased July 26, 2002). Children: Jon Martin, Rebecca Ruth, Donna Harr, Ingrid Bliss. Married Mary Kinum, September 12, 2003.