Marcelo Peterson (born 15 November 1961[2]) is a Micronesian politician. Peterson served as lieutenant governor from 2012 to 2015 until he assumed the position of acting governor after Governor John Ehsa resigned from office sometime later in 2015.

Marcelo Peterson
Governor of Pohnpei
In office
2015 – January 2020
LieutenantJoseph Saimon (November 2015 – January 2016)[1]
Reed Oliver (since January 2016)
Preceded byJohn Ehsa
Succeeded byReed Oliver
Personal details
Born (1961-11-15) November 15, 1961 (age 62)

Peterson was officially sworn in as the seventh Governor of Pohnpei, one of the four states that constitute the Federated States of Micronesia, on 11 January 2016.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "OFA Director Joseph Saimon to fill remainder of Lt. Governor's term". Kaselehlie Press. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Governor Bio". 21 April 2021. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Pohnpei State leadership sworn into office". www.kpress.info. Retrieved 23 February 2017.