Mr. Peterson joined Highland Associates in October of 2012 as an Analyst. Currently he serves as the firm’s Director of Portfolio Operations. Prior to joining Highland Associates, he worked for Regions Investment Management as an Equity Analyst. Mr. Peterson also worked as an Assistant Equity Trader and Asset Management Operations Specialist for AmSouth Asset Management. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Georgia. Mr. Peterson is a CFA charterholder.