Nan Peterson

Nan Peterson is the marketing director for Vogel Bros. Building Co., Madison. She joined Vogel in 2002 following a long career of handling marketing work for professional-service firms.

Peterson, who lives in Fitchburg and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communicative disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 1974, also takes her volunteer work seriously. She served as team coordinator for the American Heart Walk, American Diabetes Walk and the Meriter Nurse’s Run. She also was president and vice president of the Figure Skating Club of Madison and a member of the board of directors of the Figure Skating Championships of Madison.

And now her inclination to volunteer has led her to the pages of Wisconsin Builder, where she offers up her answers to some Burning Questions.

How would you like to die?

“With a smile on my face.”

If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?

“‘Why are you smiling?’”

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

“I wouldn’t get bored so easily.”

On what occasion do you lie?

“I lie when I’m asked if I would like dessert. I usually say no, but I would really like to say yes.”

What is it you most dislike?

“Goat Cheese!”

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

“Being in Maui, Hawaii.”

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

“Not having any hope.”

What is your current state of mind?

“Joyfulness. I have my first grandchild — a granddaughter.”

Which living person do you most admire?

“There wouldn’t be one person. I admire those who set high goals
and work hard to achieve them.”

What do you consider to be the most overrated virtue?

“Virtues are whatever is truly good about us. How can that be
overrated?”

What is your most treasured possession?

“My father passed away many years ago. I treasure his
wedding ring.”

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

“‘You’re kidding.’”

What is your greatest fear?

“Getting bad news.”

What is your greatest regret?

“Not pursuing a master’s degree right out of college.”