- Current Minnesota Farmer Union President
- Past State Representative, Minnesota House of Representatives 1990-2002
- Art Teacher, 1980-1990
- Augustana College B.S. Degree 1970, Art

Shows
St. Paul Gallery 2000, 2001
Duluth Fresh Water Aquarium 2001
Water of Superior, Duluth

Started fishing motiv in 1970 -- His painting and pottery reflect a connection to the shape and color of fish and their celebration in water and space. In his body of work, trout, steelhead and coholeap from heavy paper in colors that flash and vibrate with life. Peterson has taken his subject beyond the literalism of the wildlife genre.