Background
Peterson,, Walter Edward was born on August 8, 1935 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter Edward and Marjorie Alice (Keiler) Peterson.
Peterson,, Walter Edward was born on August 8, 1935 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter Edward and Marjorie Alice (Keiler) Peterson.
Bachelor of Science, United States Coast Guard Academy, 1958. Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1963. Master of Science, University Southern California, 1974.
Commissioned ensign United States Coast Guard, 1958, advanced through grades to Commander, 1972. Deck & naval engineering officer on Northwind Seattle, 1958—1960. Naval engineering officer on Wachusett, 1960—1962.
Mechanical & civil engineer 9th District Office, Cleveland, 1963—1965, industrial manager, United States Coast Guard base Seattle, 1965—1966. Management analyst 13th District Office, 1966—1967, chief engineer, training center Alameda, California, 1967—1971, finance manager, Headquarters Washington, 1971—1975. Chief civil engineer 12th District Office, San Francisco, 1975—1978.
Retired, 1978
Investor & entrepreneur. Expert witness & consultant in fields of statistics, management and economic analysis. Lecturer in field.
Member of International Oceanographic Foundation, Phi Kappa Phi, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Judith Ann McDowell, December 9, 1961. 1 child Michael Ross.