In 1972, Peter began his career with a newly formed real estate investment trust that would one day become PacTrust. He served initially as an investment analyst before becoming vice president and then president. Today, he oversees the operations of PacTrust and all its entities as our Chief Executive Officer. Peter earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and an MBA from Stanford University. He is a long-time Portland resident and has held numerous board positions over the years. He is also a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Peter’s key role is providing strategic direction for the PacTrust team. He believes in surrounding himself with strong, capable people and empowering them to be successful.