Jeffery M. Peterson

Served for 30 years (1982 to 2012) as a commissioned officer in the Marine Corps, attaining the rank of colonel. Transitioned to human resources assignments including command assignments in recruiting and recruit training following entry-level training and assignments in the field artillery. Key command and leadership assignments included: Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Montgomery, AL (1995-1998); Commanding Officer, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Parris Island, SC (2000-2002); Commanding Officer, 9th Marine Corps Recruiting District (2005-2008); Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Recruit Depot/Eastern Recruiting Region, Parris Island, SC (2008-2009); Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Recruiting Command (2009-2011); and Executive Assistant to the Deputy Commandant of the Marine Corps (2011-2012). Key analytical assignment upon completion of the Naval Postgraduate School was as the Marine Corps’ Lead Manpower Analyst for the enlisted career force (1990-1993).

Education

• M.A., Strategic Studies, US Army War College, 2003
• M.S., Manpower Analysis, Naval Postgraduate School, 1990 (Distinguished Graduate)
• B.S., Business and Economics, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 1982 (Summa Cum Laude)
   

Scholarships/Awards

• Faculty Award for Academic Excellence (Naval Postgraduate School)
• Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville 
• Military:
  • Legion of Merit (3 awards)
  • Defense Meritorious Service Medal
  • Meritorious Service Medal (4 awards)
  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal