Mike Petersen is an American politician who serves in the Utah House of Representatives from the 2nd district. Petersen graduated from Brigham Young University, receiving his general psychology BS in 1988 and his counseling psychology MEd in 1990. He subsequently studied at Utah State University, earning his instructional design and learning sciences PhD in 2012. He owns an education and training development company, LetterPress Software. Mike and his wife Sallie moved to North Logan over 30 years ago so Mike could attend graduate school at Utah State University. Sallie is a speech pathologist for the Cache County School District. Their 39 years of marriage has blessed them with 4 children and 9 grandchildren.
Mike Petersen was born in Ogden, Utah. Petersen earned a B.S. in psychology and M.Ed. in counseling psychology from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. in instructional technology from Utah State University. His career experience includes working as an instructional designer, as a consultant, and owning a business.