Peter moved to Hood River in 1999 and has worked for more than a decade with Friends of the Columbia Gorge as a Field Representative, protecting the Columbia Gorge. He has been active in a number of local conservation causes and organizations, including the Hood River Waterfront Community Park Association and is a founder of Streets Alive! HR. He served on the Hood River City Council from 2014 – 2018. Prior to moving to Hood River, Peter led a family-owned manufacturing business.