Name: Richard F. Peterson

Title: Region Vice President - East

Years w/ Company: Since 2007

Years w/in Field: 12 years in Education and 30 total years in Operations

Education: Bachelors of Science Degree from the University of Maryland

Geographic Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Family info/hobbies: Family: Married with 4 children. Hobbies: Baltimore County Auxiliary Police Lieutenant and academy trainer

Formative Geographic Location (where did you grow up)?
Baltimore, Maryland

What do you love most about your job?
I truly enjoy helping others to be their very best using my leadership and organization skills.

If you could meet a famous person (alive or dead), who would you want to meet/why?
JFK – I have always admired his leadership skills, confidence, and speaking ability.

Who is your hero/why?
My father is my hero (86 yrs old). His work ethic, family values, and generosity has provided guidance for me.

What inspires you?
I am inspired by the success of others. Seeing kids "get it" (learning to read, understanding their math facts, learning something new).

What was your favorite subject in school/why?
Anatomy and Physiology – gaining an understanding of how all the systems in the body work and interact.

What is (or was, growing up) your favorite color crayon?
Will always be RED for The University of Maryland