Mark A. Peterson, 45, is Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Treasurer for Entertainment Properties Trust. Mr. Peterson has been a Vice President since 2004.


University of Illinois (B.S. in Accounting, 1986, graduated with highest honors)
Certified Public Accountant in the state of Missouri


1998-2004: Vice President, American Italian Pasta Co. Successfully integrated multiple acquisitions; redesigned company’s budgeting and financial reporting systems; implemented new database system.

1995-1998: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, J.C. Nichols Co. Provided financial leadership for publicly traded real estate company; facilitated sale of company to Highwoods Properties Trust in 1998.

1990-1995: Senior Audit Manager, Donnelly Meiners Jordan Kline

1986-1990: Audit Senior, Arthur Anderson & Co.


American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants
Board Member: Vision Research Foundation, St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School and Carriage Country Club