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TOM PETERSON

Name: Tom Peterson

Spouse's Name: Marnie

Children's Names (include ages): Jocelyn 9, Jack 9, Jared 9, Julia 7

Did you attend the University of Iowa? Yes

What degrees have you earned (include year)? University of Iowa, BBA 1994

Did your spouse attend the University of Iowa? Yes, Marnie graduated with a BA in 1993

What is the name of your hometown and what state is it in? West Des Moines, IA

What is the name of the high school you attended and year of graduation? Valley H.S. 1987

Have you painted anything inside/outside your house black and gold?
If yes, what? We have BLACK shutters on our house and plan to install a Hawkeye basketball pole pad on our Gorilla basketball hoop.

What is your favorite Hawkeye moment? Growing up watching Iowa football and basketball victories. Iowa victory over Ohio State on October 16, 2004 (33-7). Iowa's 1980 Final Four Season. All the bowl games we've won over the years.

What is the saddest Hawkeye moment you remember? January 20, 1993: Running down the stairs of my AUR apartment on Gilbert Ave. across the street from Quick Trip, stopping dead in my tracks at the bottom and reading the headlines of the Daily Iowan that Chris Street had died in a car accident. It chokes me up everytime I think about it.

Who is your favorite Iowa athlete? No doubt Chris Street was one of my favorite Iowa athletes....no one fought harder for our Hawkeyes. Also, loved Kenny Arnold, Ronnie Lester, Greg Stokes, Michael Payne, Roy Marble, Chuck Long, Chuck Hartlieb, Dallas Clark, and Tim Dwight.

How many times a day do you pull up an Iowa website?  A couple of times a week.

What is your favorite Iowa City hangout? Airliner, Joe's Place, Mondo's, Brown Bottle, Givanni's, Hamburg Inn, Vito's for pizza and wings on Wednesday nights, Cookie store in the mall....love their monster cookies!

What is your current occupation and employer? Commercial Insurance broker with Brower Insurance from 2000 to present. I was a commercial underwriter with Cincinnati Insurance from 1995-2000.

What hobbies do you enjoy? In my secret life I play the electric bass. I have played at various Jeff Ruby's clubs and other places around Cincinnati for the past 13+ years. Heck, I even played Matt Baker's wedding reception (great friend and IOWA Club member in Cincinnati) Just played at Jeff Ruby's in Louisville and had a blast!!! I also enjoy playing golf, yoga, and exercising. Most importantly, any activities with my amazing wife and kids.

Where is your favorite vacation spot? Cabo San Lucas, San Franciso, St. Petersburg beach area in Florida.

What is the name of your favorite town in Iowa? Okoboji, Iowa City, Gold Field (mom's hometown), Chariton (dad's hometown).

What is your favorite book? "Never Check Your Email in the Morning" by Julie Morgenstern and "Good to Great" by Jim Collins

What is your favorite movie?  "It's a Wonderful Life, Field of Dreams (Is this heaven? No, It's Iowa), Caddy Shack (anything with Chevy Chase), Blues Brothers, Forrest Gump, Star Wars, Dumb and Dumber"

Anything unique you would like to add about yourself? 
I am the President of the Cincinnati-Dayton IOWA Club. Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm...there are over 1,200 Iowa alumni in the Cincinnati-Dayton area. I want to reach out to all Iowa fans and invite you to attend IOWA Club events and support the HAWKEYES!!! We have an incredible advisory board committed to organizing very exciting events. The best way for Iowa fans to help strengthen our club is to participate in IOWA Club events!!!!!

Were you a college athlete? I wish...there is a saying when you reach the age of 30 or so... athletes want to be musicians (not band geeks), and musicians want to be athletes. I'm proud to say I was a BAND GEEK!!

If you could add one more question here, what would it be and what is your answer?
Q: Why did Iowa fire Tom Davis???
A: We were STUPID!!!
I sure do miss those 20 game win seasons and usually a 1st round win in the NCAA!!!

Contact Information:
Tom Peterson
President Cincinnati-Dayton IOWA Club
Liberty Township, OH
(513) 673-8028
tpeterson@browerinsurance.com

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