Jim Peterson - Mountain Area Director

Born and raised in the Chicago, Illinois area and attended undergraduate school in Illinois.  Joined
Caterpillar Tractor Co. in 1973 where I met my wife Julia (we were married in 1976.)  Spent 30+ years
in the construction equipment rental and distribution business, most of the time while living in the
suburbs of Minneapolis/ St. Paul.  We sold our business in a wave of industry consolidation in the late 1990’s.

We moved into our home in Arden (Asheville), NC in mid- 2007. Became an NC resident and Carolinas
Region PCA member in spring 2008. Did a short stint in southwest Florida between MN and NC.

I joined the PCA in 1995 when I bought a used 911. Was a fairly inactive member of the Nord Stern and
Everglades Regions before joining the Carolinas Region.  Have/had 911’s – 1988 coupe, 1996 cab and now
a 2006 C4S. Recently acquired a 1972 S sunroof coupe which I am planning to drive and enjoy.

We are very pleased to be in NC and feel most fortunate to reside in the Asheville area.  The people,
climate, roads, natural beauty and variety make this a very special place.  The Carolinas Region is
composed of great group of people and I feel lucky to be a member.