Mr. Brian K. Peterson
Deputy Garrison Manager
Dugway, Utah
Mr. Peterson was promoted to the position of the USAG DPG Deputy Garrison Manager on 24 April 2022. He has been an Army Civilian for over 21 years.
After many years as a small business owner working in various locations across the United States, Mr. Peterson began his government career as a Security Guard working at Deseret Chemical Depot. While his intentions were to work a short term in this capacity, he never imagined what would transpire over the next many years.
After a brief time as a Security Guard, Mr. Peterson has served in a variety of other capacities. His duties have included Police Officer, Drug Testing Coordinator, Army Substance Abuse Program Director, Employee Assistance Professional, Acting Director of Human Resources, Program Analyst Environmental Programs, Business Operations Department of Public Works, Budget Analyst/Contract Management Support Officer, Budget Officer, Director of Resource Management, and Deputy Garrison Manager currently.
Mr. Peterson attended Snow College where he received an Associate of Arts. He then attended Utah State University graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He has also taken many credits in Business Management and Spanish. He also received an Army Cost Management Certificate from the University of South Carolina Postgraduate School. He also obtained a Funds Management Certification level three and is a Certified Defense Funds Manager.
Mr. Peterson key civilian recognition includes the two Achievement Award Medals for Civilian Service and two Commanders Award Medals for Civilian Service.
He has been married to his lovely wife Suzanne (Registered Nurse) for 29 years. Together they balance work and family with their 4 children. All their children are currently working on their college degrees, and he is proud to be a dad. He loves to fly fish, hike, surf, and basically play in the outdoors.