As Business Relationship Manager with the City of Durham's Technology Solutions Department, Pete is responsible for managing IT enterprise communications, strengthening partnerships with business units, and managing the IT helpdesk.
Pete was an urban planner for 16 years prior to changing careers to IT. He received a master's degree in urban planning from the University of Washington and held positions in both the public and private sector, including management, policy planning, consulting, and development review. Pete was previously Co-chair of the Communications Committee of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association, and has written for Zoning Practice and spoken at state and national planning conferences. His urban planning work was recognized by the Washington State Governor’s Office, Puget Sound Regional Council, and Washington State Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Pete is also the owner and CEO of RV on Call, LLC. His company provides mobile RV services, coaching, and consulting for RVers in the North Carolina Triangle and beyond. He lives in Durham, NC, with his family and enjoys time with friends and family at Jordan Lake Recreation Area in their Winnebago travel trailer.
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