Peter was born and raised in Statesville, attending East Iredell Elementary (K-8) and North Iredell High School. Upon completing his undergraduate degree, he worked for a large resort/entertainment company as a Financial Analyst.

Later deciding to pursue an MBA, he attended Wake Forest University, after which he attended Florida State University to earn his Law Degree. After graduating from law school, he passed the Florida Bar and began practicing law in 2009. After practicing law for a few years, he attended the University of Miami to earn a Masters of Laws in Taxation (LLM). He later passed the NC Bar and moved back to Statesville. He is active in several local charities and organizations, and always looks forward to the annual Cheerwine festival.