Arthur L. Peterson

Arthur Laverne Peterson (born June 27, 1926) is an American educator and politician.

Arthur L. Peterson
5th President of Thunderbird School of Global Management
In office
1966 (1966)  1969 (1969)
Preceded byCarl A. Sauer
Succeeded byRobert F. Delaney
Personal details
Born (1926-06-27) June 27, 1926
Glyndon, Minnesota
Spouse(s)Connie L. Peterson
Alma materPh.D., University of Minnesota
MS, University of Southern California
BS, Yale University

Peterson was born in Glyndon, Minnesota. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. In 1947, he graduated from Yale University. He then received his master's degree from the University of Southern California in 1949. In 1962, he received his doctorate degree from University of Minnesota. He lived in Prescott, Wisconsin and worked for Eaton Plumbing and Heating. From 1951 to 1955, Peterson served in the Wisconsin Assembly and was a Republican. He taught political science at University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and Ohio Wesleyan University. In 1966, Peterson accepted the position of President at Thunderbird School of Global Management, then known as the American Institute for Foreign Trade. During his time at Thunderbird, Peterson would land his own personal plane at the campus which once a WWII-era airfield. By the time of his departure to Pepperdine University in 1969, Peterson had helped Thunderbird achieve accreditation through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1989, Peterson taught political science at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana. He served in the Montana House of Representatives from 2000 to 2002 as a Republican. Peterson lives in Billings, Montana.[1][2][3]

Notes

  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1954,' Biographical Sketch of Arthur L. Peterson, pg. 59
  2. Votesmart.org.-Arthur L. Peterson
  3. Arthur L. Peterson Named a Lifetime Archiver by Marquis Whos Who
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