Background
Peterson, Robert Austin was born on July 5, 1925 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of Austen W. and Marie (Mueller) Peterson.
manufacturing company executive
Peterson, Robert Austin was born on July 5, 1925 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of Austen W. and Marie (Mueller) Peterson.
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1946; Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Minnesota, 1947.
Credit manager, New Holland Machine division Sperry Rand Corporation, Minneapolis, 1952-1961; from credit manager to treasurer, Toro Company, Minneapolis, 1961-1970; vice president, treasurer international finance, Toro Company, 1970-1983; vice president finance, president, Toro Credit Company, 1983-1993. Board directors Tesco, South Miami, Florida, Wesco Turf, Sarasota, Florida, Toro Credit Company.
Chairman Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District, 1970-1980. Chairman, board directors Prior Lake Board Education, 1965-1971. Chairman Scott County Republican Party, 1969-1970.
Board directors Scott Carver Mental Health Center, 1969-1973, Minnesota Watershed Association, 1972-1976. Served to ensign United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member of Prior Lake Yacht Club (board directors).
Married Carol May Hudy, May 17, 1952. Children: Roberta, Richard., Bruce.