From an Air Force family, Pete’s family settled in Laredo after his father retired from the USAF. He graduated from Laredo Martin High School, attended Laredo Junior College and graduated from Texas A&M University. Pete worked as a Farm Technician for TAMU Vet School then was accepted to the Texas Game Warden Academy in 1985.

Pete and his wife Elizabeth married 36 years reside in Pleasanton, Texas where he decided to retire after serving the State of Texas for 27 years as a State Peace Officer. Pete is blessed to be a Texan and devoted to God, family and public service.

He stated that Honor, Integrity and Service are foundations of his character and strongly believes that we are only as good as our word. “If I give my word, it will be good”.

He holds a Texas Master Peace Officer certificate, is a graduate of the Governors Executive Development School and is listed as Fellow of the National Conservation Leadership Institute.

Pete’s favorite quote is “There are two sides to every tortilla”.

He has a personal interest in wildlife, antiques and books.