Luke Petersen

President

Luke Petersen is the President of PDM. With almost 20 years of industry experience, Luke has been a leader at PDM since its founding in 2012, helping PDM become an industry leader. He is deeply involved with the company’s operations, including strategic development and annual goal attainment.

A native of Newton, Iowa, Luke graduated from Iowa State University with Bachelor’s degrees in Management Information Systems, Production Operation Management, and Transportation/Logistics. Luke is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. He uses his education and experience to constantly drive a culture and environment that fosters the development of OE (Operational Excellence) in every department.  Living and breathing safety and quality is a mindset and a decision that Luke wakes up with every day.

When he’s not in the office, Luke enjoys spending time with his family and working in his yard. He is also involved with multiple charities and societal development groups.