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FOREWORD
We are both proud and humbled to share this living history of Peterson with you. This book is about the peo- ple who made Peterson successful, our cherished customers, and Caterpillar, our iconic partner for eighty-five years. As the third-generation leader, I have been actively involved at Peterson for over fifty years, my dad served forty-five years and my grandfather was in charge for forty-one years. We have been a hands-on family operation from day one and have spent our entire careers representing Caterpillar to customers who demand the best and give their loyalty in trade.
Peterson has evolved from humble beginnings in the five San Francisco Bay Area counties and a handful of locations, to a three-state enterprise operating out of forty-six facilities. At Peterson, what we do matters. Every job is an essential part of serving our customers. Together with our customers, we will continue to build the infrastructure that serves our communities and our country so well.
As I round the corner on the last lap of my career at Peterson, I am pleased to be able to hand the reins of the company over to the very competent and skilled fourth generation team of my daughter Erin, as our CFO, and my son Duane Jr., as the newest principal owner. With one-hundred years in sight, the company is well positioned to continue as the leader in the industries we serve, taking care of our customers and doing what matters with great people who care deeply about being the best. I hope you enjoy this history that you may well have had a part in making. A big credit to my sister, Eileen, who worked tirelessly to research and write the stories that illustrate lifetimes of dedication. And finally, a huge thank you to our customers for without you we would not be here today.
Duane Doyle, Sr.
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