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Chris Peterson

Job Titles:
  • Founder and President of Brazos 1031 Exchange Company
Chris Peterson is the founder and President of Brazos 1031 Exchange Company. Chris graduated from Wheaton College and the University of Texas School of Law. Besides his position with Brazos 1031 Exchange Company, Chris is the owner of Peterson Law Group, an estate planning, elder law, probate and business planning law firm in Texas. Besides practicing law and conducting 1031 exchanges, Chris is active in numerous activities. Currently, he serves as an Elder at Westminster Presbyterian Church. He previously served as President of the Bryan School Board, President of the Bryan Business Council, Chairman of the Board of the Research Valley Partnership, Moderator of South Texas Presbytery, Vice President of the Bryan-Brazos County Economic Development Foundation, Chairman of the Texas Triangle Regional Center for Innovation and Commercialization, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Bryan Texas Utilities, Advisory Director of BBVA Compass Bank, Moderator of South Texas Presbytery, and on the Wheaton College Alumni Association Board of Directors, in addition to many other civic, nonprofit and church boards. Besides practicing law, Chris is a serial entrepreneur and has been involved in starting businesses ranging from a local community newsmagazine, chocolates, and real estate development. Chris has been married to his college sweetheart, Debbie since 1996. They have 3 kids (one of whom is adopted)