Our Team

Josh Peterson is the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Operations and a key member of the executive leadership team at CSU Strata. In this role, he is responsible for advancing organizational strategy, operational effectiveness, and enterprise-wide coordination. He also leads the strategic management and development of the Advanced Technology Lasers for Applications and Science (ATLAS) Facility, advancing priorities for Colorado State University, CSU Strata, affiliated universities, and external partners.

Josh brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in strategic product and business development across the technology sector. He has a strong track record in product innovation and general management, having led global organizations and managed multiple profit and loss centers. He spent 17 years at HP leading product organizations, driving innovation, and introducing award-winning solutions that strengthened the company’s global workstation business. Most recently, he oversaw product and innovation strategy at ZAGG and OtterBox, achieving multimillion-dollar strategic partnerships and substantial revenue growth. Josh also serves as an adjunct instructor at CSU’s College of Business.