Distinguished Alumni of 2007

Christopher Peterson, MD – Class of 1990

Chris Peterson graduated from D.C. Everest High School in 1990, where he earned All-Conference and State awards in football. He went on to earn a BS in Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He continued his education at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee completing his medical degree in 1998. Later that year he began his intership in internal medicine at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He completed a residency in internal medicine as well as fellowships in oncology and hematology, all at the University of Wisconsin.

 

In the summer of 2005, Chris accepted a position with the Aspirus UW Cancer Center in Wausau. He is board certified in internal medicine, oncology, and hematology. He has been serving the greater Wausau area since 2005. He is currently active within the Aspirus Foundation, the charitiable arm of Aspirus. Chris is also the Vice Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Aspirus and frequently works with trainees in the family practice program. Throughout his years of training Chris has volunteered his time with local high school football, tutoring, and in a clinic for the underserved.

 

Chris and his wife Kris live in Rib Mountain with their two daughters.

   Born and raised in Rothschild, Wisconsin, Michael Salsieder was part of the D. C. Everest graduating class of 1970. Mike is a six-time letter winner in high school basketball and baseball.  Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Norbert College in 1974 with a BA in Economics.  He then attended the University of Notre Dame Law School (JD) and the Notre Dame Graduate Business School (MBA) graduating in 1978.

   In March 2005, Mike became the President & General Counsel of Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork, one of the largest manufacturing companies in North Central Wisconsin, and one of the premier window and door manufacturing companies in the United States.  Before joining Kolbe & Kolbe, he served 24 years as Vice President & General Counsel of a number of manufacturing companies across the United States.  Mike has been instrumental in the renovation of the Rothschild Pavilion, as well as many other local charities like Habitat for Humanity, the Heart Walk Campaign and high school scholarships.