Eric Peterson

Background

About Eric Peterson

Accomplished government executive leader with over 19 years of successes operating in the government/legislative sphere. Proven ability to propel policy agendas to the forefront of legislative sessions, with demonstrated achievement garnering bipartisan support to pass diverse government operations, criminal justice and mental health bills, in addition to multibillion-dollar budgets. Expertise developing and implementing impactful public affairs/communications strategies, skilled in nurturing relationships within key business functions, as well as mobilizing people and partnerships with leading community stakeholders, including law enforcement, universities, and health organizations. Excel at administering budgets and overseeing operations for cross-functional departments, effectively balancing competing interests to secure adequate funding for diverse projects at the state, county, and municipal levels. Adept change agent, able to disrupt the status quo, while building new processes and promoting positive cultural advancement.