Russell J. Petersen

Background

Petersen, Russell J. was born on March 12, 1937 in Yankton, South Dakota, United States. Son of Elmer and Margy Dot (Lillie) Petersen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 1963; Master of Sciences, University Oregon, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, 1971.

Career

Assistant professor, Duke U., Durham, North Carolina, 1971-1974; associate professor, Willamette U., Salem, Oregon, 1974-1975; associate professor, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1975-1977; professor, head department, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1977-1981; professor, head Department, University Iowa, Iowa City, 1981-1986; dean College Commerce and Business Administration, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1986-1988; professor, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1986-1989; University professor, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1988-1989; dean College Business, U. Akron, since 1989. Visiting professor accounting, U. Hawaii, summer 1992.

Achievements

• Russell J. Petersen has been listed as a noteworthy university dean, business educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Naval aviator, Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1955-1976. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Academy Model Aeronautical Club, Rotary.

Interests

• Avocations: jogging; model aircraft radio control.

Connections

Married Nancy Belle Hopper, September 7, 1957. Children– Kenneth, Carla, Kathleen.