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Eric Peterson

Senior Vice President

Commercial Lender

epeterson@pfbt.com

P/F 720.902.4132

C 303.345.8184

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Biography

Eric Peterson is a banking advocate, serving the best interests of our clients with honesty, integrity and transparency. With a focus on commercial and industrial lending, emerging markets, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate opportunities, Eric partners with businesses to think creatively and provides strategic solutions to support their needs.

A well-rounded banker with diverse industry exposure, Eric understands the trust and dedication required to build long-term banking partnerships. He prides himself on his willingness to “go to bat” for clients, and positions himself as a true advisor, offering valuable resources to address challenges they may face.

Eric offers nearly 20 years of middle market banking experience. After attending both the Southeast Technical Institute and Dakota State University in his home state of South Dakota, he began his career as a Commercial Loan Officer at a local community bank. Following a move to Colorado in 2006, he joined a regional bank, serving small and middle market businesses across the front range. In 2013, he transferred to an international bank where he was responsible for portfolio growth in the emerging markets division. In 2020, Eric returned to his community banking roots, joining Parkside to focus on creating uncommon client relationships in the Rocky Mountain region.

An avid outdoorsman, Eric enjoys mountaineering, skiing, hiking, camping and biking. His portfolio includes summiting Aconcagua, South America’s highest peak, and skiing Mt. McKinley, North America’s highest peak. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Lauren, and is active with the Denver Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Denver Partnerships, Friends of CAIC Development Committee, First Descents and World Trade Center Denver.