Doug Peterson is the founder and CEO of the Business Development Group, a coaching firm that helps professionals excel in their careers and thrive. Doug understands the complex dynamics facing executives in today's competitive environment. During his 30 years in business, he has led six companies, including his current coaching, executive search and outplacement firm. His energy, insight, and humor are making him an increasingly popular choice as a speaker among professional and corporate audiences.

Doug's genius is helping top-producers take their careers to the next level while achieving work-life balance. Using the BDG Advantage, a unique system he has developed, Doug guides professionals to work to their gifts and strengths, build an effective team around them, and use their time more productively. Doug applies this approach individually and within group settings. His work has brought renewed vision, energy, balance and positive change to his clients and multiple benefits to their companies.

Doug is dedicated to his family and to serving his community. Among his community involvements, he is a founder and from 1999 to the present has been President of the PKU Action Group, a service organization helping families live successfully with the metabolic disorder Phenylketonuria.

BDG Executive Team
Darrell D. Dickeson, Associate