# Mark S. Peterson

# Last Modification Date: Oct 30, 2017

Oct 30, 2017

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Mark S. Peterson has an outstanding background in economic development, financial administration and high-value fund raising. Prior to accepting the role of president & CEO, Intersect Illinois, Mark served as president and CEO of the Greater Rochester Enterprise (GRE). An alumnus of St. John Fisher College, Mark received his Bachelor of Arts in political science. He went on to earn his Master of Business Administration in Kent State University’s Executive MBA Program. He is strongly committed to promoting Illinois, attracting quality businesses and changing lives through job creation.

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### [Illinois – A Choice Location](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/illinois/illinois-choice-location-13384.md)

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