Mike Petersen (Utah politician)

Mike Petersen (born August 23, 1963) is an American politician who serves in the Utah House of Representatives from the 2nd district. Petersen beat his predecessor, Val Potter, in a Republican primary, where he cited recent tax legislation as the need for change.

Personal life
Mike Petersen graduated from Brigham Young University, receiving his general psychology BS in 1988 and his counseling psychology MEd in 1990. He subsequently studied at Utah State University, earning his instructional design and learning sciences PhD in 2012. He owns an education and training development company, LetterPress Software.