Peterson, Richard Hamlin, 1914-

Richard Hamlin Peterson was born in Berkeley, California on May 6, 1914. He received his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of California, Berkeley. After service in the navy during World War II he briefly practiced law, before joining the Pacific Gas and Electric company as an associate attorney in 1947. He rose to the position of senior vice president and general counsel in 1965 and became chairman of the board in 1976.

From the description of Richard Hamlin Peterson papers, 1930-2006. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 233852942