Background
Petersen, Reed Joseph was born on May 2, 1936 in Elwood, Utah, United States. Son of William and Mary Laven (Wagstaff) Petersen.
Petersen, Reed Joseph was born on May 2, 1936 in Elwood, Utah, United States. Son of William and Mary Laven (Wagstaff) Petersen.
Bachelor of Science, Utah State University, 1959. Master of Science, Utah State University, 1962. Doctor of Hydraulic Engineering, Delft Technology University, The Netherlands, 1966.
Master of Business Administration in Business Administration, Arizona State University, 1974.
Various engineering positions, in Utah, Arizona, New Jersey, 1957-1966; engineer, loan specialist, USDA Farmers Home Administration, Phoenix, 1967-1971; assistant to state director, USDA Farmers Home Administration, Phoenix, 1971-1972; rural housing specialist, USDA Farmers Home Administration, Washington, 1972-1981; servicing branch chief single family housing, USDA Farmers Home Administration, Washington, 1981-1986; property management branch chief single family housing, USDA Farmers Home Administration, Washington, 1986-1994. Owner, manager Petersen Air Place, Lanham, Maryland., 1985-1994.
Salvation is eternal life. The ideal of salvation is to live forever as a family in the highest heaven of the celestial kingdom.
Active in leadership roles Boy Scouts American, 1972-1988, committee chairman Lanham, Maryland., 1988-1992. Member American Society of Civil Engineers (board directors Arizona chapter 1964-1965, chairman emergency assistance committee national capitol section 1975-1980), Control Maryland. Radio Club, Ann Arundel Radio Club.
Married Sherry Ann Flowers, 1958 (divorced 1963, deceased 1965). 1 child, R. Jay; married Phyllis Ann Watson, December 12, 1968. Children: Stephen, L. Brian, Gregory (adopted), Jennifer, Janette, Jeffrey, Cheryl (natural).