Carl J. Petersen - LAUSD Board Member, District 3

I moved from New York to Los Angeles in 1988 to attend Musician’s Institute in Hollywood. Afterwards, I married, raised two children (Becca and Jessie) and bought a house in Van Nuys. Eventually, I continued the education I had begun at Pace University, getting a degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. 

In 2006, I found myself in the new role of single father. I soon fell in love again, moved to Northridge and married Nicole in a clandestine ceremony at Disneyland. As an added bonus, I became a father to Nicole’s triplets, Sydney, Zoey, and Morgan. 

My first job in California was at J. B. Chemical Company where I worked my way up from the factory floor to General Manager. I am currently the Director of Logistics for Arecont Vision, where I have worked for the past ten years. 

For fun I have played drums in several local bands and enjoy visiting amusement parks. Our family fosters two dogs for The Gentle Barn animal rescue. My activism goes back to 1988 when I volunteered to help defend against Operation Rescue’s planned attempts to shut down facilities providing family planning services. Life is busy, chaotic, and satisfying.

Phone: 818-869-0309

E-Mail: [email protected]