Justin Peterson

A veteran communications strategist with more than three decades of professional experience, Justin designs and leads winning campaigns on behalf of DCI’s clients. His expertise includes extensive experience in the telecommunications, energy and financial services sectors. He is a sought-after advisor to creditor committees and has worked in numerous high-profile restructurings, including Argentina, GM and Puerto Rico. In the area of energy policy, Justin has helped to develop and lead successful campaigns aimed at the enactment of policies that will ensure America’s future energy dominance.

Prior to his tenure at DCI Group, Mr. Peterson worked on political campaigns and as a Congressional aide on Capitol Hill. He served as Iowa political director for former Senator Elizabeth Dole’s campaign for President during the 2000 cycle, and before that got his start in politics working for Rep. Jon Christensen (R-NE).

He was appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2020 to serve as the president’s representative to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, a position he held from 2020-2023. During his time on the Oversight Board, Mr. Peterson led the efforts to forge a deal with bondholders which restructured $33 billion in general obligation debt. He has authored articles on Puerto Rico for the Bond Buyer and the Daily Caller.

Mr. Peterson serves on the Corporate Council Executive Committee of the Meridian International Center in Washington, D.C.

A native of Nebraska, he is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Omaha where he was elected president of the student body in 1995 and served as an ex-officio member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. He resides in Washington, D.C. with his family.