Peter is best described as a left-brained designer and engineer with right-brain tendencies. He has a broad background spanning communication, marketing, product design, sustainability, and R&D in the consumer products and metals industries. Over the past seventeen years at Hydro, he has held a variety of technical and market-facing roles managing application engineering, knowledge marketing, and technical sales support. As a member of Hydro’s North American leadership team, he is currently responsible for marketing, communications, and public affairs. Prior to joining Hydro, Peter spent several years designing and manufacturing high-performance sporting goods equipment for OEM and boutique markets. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Eastern Washington University and an MBA from the University of Oregon.