Spirit Lake, Iowa · Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Phil Petersen
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Phil is a native of Spencer and spent his youthful summers exploring boating and swimming on the Okoboji Lakes. With lifelong ties to the Iowa Great Lakes, Petersen's volunteer work in water quality and water safety issues is an extension of his love for the area. An electronic technology degree from Iowa State University led Petersen to Chicago and Motorola Communications, where he spent 38 years in management and directorship positions. All the while, Peterson maintaining his connection with the lakes through summer sojourns. Petersen is a board member of the Iowa Great Lakes Water Safety Council, Okoboji Protective Association, Friends of Lakeside Laboratories, Okoboji Yacht Club, and the Dickinson County Taxpayers Association. He is also a Fellow of the Radio Club of America. Phil and his wife live in Okoboji.
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