Mr. Peterson served in the United States Navy for over 25 years culminating as the Commander of the U.S. Navy's largest Patrol Wing. He had numerous tours in the Pentagon and inside the Beltway where he was instrumental in strategic planning, procurement and resource and financial planning as a member of the Chief of Naval Operations Staff. Mr. Peterson has worked closely with the Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Sea Systems Command and Office of Naval Research. Mr. Peterson has served as a Congressional Fellow and Military Legislative Assistant to Senator William S. Cohen and he brings a firsthand understanding of how policy and funding can build partnerships between private sector suppliers and the U.S. military.