Val L. Peterson is a Republican representing District 56 in the Utah House of Representatives. He has served since 2011, initially in District 59 until 2023, and currently holds the position of Executive Appropriations Chair. Notable achievements include serving as Former Majority Assistant Whip, Former Chair of the Business and Labor Committee, and Land Component Commander in the Utah National Guard since 2012. He currently serves as Vice President for Finance and Administration at Utah Valley University and holds board positions on the Provo Airport Board, Timpanogos Regional Hospital, State of Utah Transparency Board, and University of Utah Events Center Board.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- BA in Communications/Public Relations, Brigham Young University, 1987.

- Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Foundations , Brigham Young University, 2002.

- Master of Strategic Studies, United States Army War College, 2008.

Political Experience:

- Representative, Utah State House of Representatives, District 56 ; District 59 .

- Executive Appropriations Chair, Utah House of Representatives.

- Former Majority Assistant Whip.

- Former Chair, Business and Labor Committee and Interim Committee.

- Former Chair, Education Interim Committee.

- Former Member, Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee and Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee.