Type Of Business:
Government Organization
Marketing Area:
International
Major Product/SVS:
Funding for the Navy Reserves, New Systems, Health Services, Logistics Tracking, Naval Aviation, Management, Personnel, Education and Training
Hobbies/Sports:
Raising and Showing Pomeranian and Papillion Dogs
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Business Administration, Loyola University (1966)
Affiliations Awards:
Mensa International (1982); American Mensa; American Veterans; Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Place of Birth:
New Orleans
Industry:
Military Information Technology
Country of Origin:
Louisiana
Date of Distinction:
7/16/2009
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Mr. Petersen hopes to be remembered fondly by his peers.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
If Mr. Petersen could solve one problem in the world today, he would improve education on a global scale.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
If he could have lunch with anyone, living or dead, Mr. Petersen would choose to dine with his late father, William C. Petersen Sr., and ask him if there are any suggestions he could give.
Charity:
Volunteer, Chapter One, Forgotten Warriors, LA
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his education, military background, and the support he receives from his family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he took a government test after leaving the military, and has been working with them ever since.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Petersen is a Vietnam veteran. He served in the army from 1965 to 1975 and upon leaving, he had earned the rank of lieutenant colonel. He also served in the army reserves from 1975 to 1995. He has also published an article in Infantry Magazine on the topic of training methodology. He has five children and eight grandchildren.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Acting as Liaison between Contractors and Finance, Reviewing Contracts for Computer Work, Ensuring that the Government is Receiving Proper Work for the Proper Pay, Certifying Invoices
Awards/Honors:
Bronze Star; Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Vietnam Hunter Medal; Vietnam Campaign and Service Ribbons; National Service Defense Medal; Combat Infantry Badge; Presidential and Unit Citations