Bob Peterson (born March 15, 1962)[1] is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Ohio Senate from the 17th District, where served as President Pro Tempore.

[4] Before being elected to the Ohio House of Representatives, he was Fayette County Commissioner for 14 years.

[6] Peterson was elected to a full-term to the Ohio Senate on November 6, 2012 and was sworn-in January, 2013.

[8][9] Peterson served as a Fayette County Commissioner for fourteen years before being elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2011.

[11][12] While a member of the Ohio Senate, Peterson has served as the chairman of many committees, including: the General Government Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee,[13] Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board, the Joint Commission on Agency Rule Review and has served as a member of the Ohio Controlling Board.