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Dave Peterson

personactive32 mentionsFirst seen Nov 21, 2009Last seen Feb 15, 2026

Profile

Dave Peterson is a co-owner and business partner of Stern Pinball who joined the company during the 2008-2009 financial crisis. He holds approximately 50% ownership alongside Gary Stern and has been instrumental in driving the company's business transformation and lifestyle brand positioning. Peterson brought valuable industry experience from his background in the Harley-Davidson sector, contributing to Stern Pinball's strategic evolution over nearly two decades.

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    Davis understood passion of pinball fans and understood the company's priorities

    Source: Official press release quoteSTERN APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT
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    Dave Peterson from Hagerty Peterson and Company is investing in Stern Pinball as a new partner

    Source: ArticleNew Stern Investor

Recent Mentions (32)

  • Owner and vice chairman of Stern Pinball, remaining in board role

    The Pinball Show Ep 120 Part 1: The MeatJan 3, 2023
  • Stern Pinball partner who shares power with Gary Stern; enlisted Anthrax for Black Knight music

    Steve RitchieJul 12, 2019
  • Partner of Gary Stern at Stern Pinball since 2008; owns 50% of company with Gary Stern holding other 50%; joined during Lehman Brothers recession period

    Gary Stern & Jack Danger - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2025 - Pinball NewsNov 22, 2025
  • Executive at Stern who Ritchie credits with saving company post-2008; worked with Gary Stern on recovery strategy; told Ritchie 'make the game you want to make'

    Steve Ritchie - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2025 - Pinball NewsNov 22, 2025
  • Continues as Vice Chairman; controlling shareholder

    STERN MANAGEMENT CHANGESDec 20, 2022
  • Vice Chairman and EVP of Stern Pinball; continues in role; endorsed Davis appointment

    STERN APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENTOct 14, 2021

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Stern Pinball investor; interviewed about company potential in Issue 2

Pinball Magazine Second Issue ShipsJul 5, 2013
  • Partner from Hagerty Peterson and Company merchant bank; new investor in Stern Pinball

    New Stern InvestorNov 21, 2009
  • New investor and board member at Stern Pinball from private equity firm Hagerty Peterson & Company

    Jolly Backer LeavesJan 4, 2010
  • Stern Pinball leadership figure mentioned alongside Gary Stern as someone Ritchie would work with

    He's Back - Again!Mar 2, 2011
  • Member of Stern Pinball team at EAG 2020 (not present at demonstration)

    EAG INTERNATIONAL EXPO 2020Jan 15, 2020
  • Stern Pinball representative at EAG International 2017

    EAG INTERNATIONAL 2017Jan 19, 2017
  • Vice Chairman of Stern Pinball; confirmed expansion details to CoStar News

    Stern Pinball Plans to Increase Number of Employees By 10%Feb 18, 2023
  • Vice Chairman of Stern Pinball; remains controlling shareholder

    Gary Stern Steps Down as Stern Pinball CEODec 20, 2022
  • Vice Chairman and EVP at Stern Pinball; part of leadership team

    BDYETP 63: Godzilla Revealed, Queen on Display, Stern Gets Connected, Lyman Lands, INDISC Returns, WCS ReviewOct 15, 2021
  • Stern Vice Chairman of Board; controlling shareholder with Gary Stern

    BDYETP 74: Bond 60th Revealed, First Impressions of the Other Bond (and more!)Jan 15, 2023
  • Investor in Stern Pinball; background in saving Harley Davidson; brought lifestyle brand merchandising strategy to Stern

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast February 2021Mar 2, 2021
  • Stern Pinball staff member who pitched Scott Ian and Brendan Small for Black Knight: Sword of Rage music.

    Episode 228: Steve Ritchie returnsNov 5, 2019
  • Gary Stern's business partner since ~2008-2009; controls 50% ownership of Stern Pinball; worked on Harley-Davidson as investment banker; introduced to company through lawyer David Schoenberg

    Dutch Pinball Museum, An evening with... Gary SternSep 29, 2024
  • Co-owner of Stern Pinball, remaining as Vice Chairman of Board

    The Pinball Show Ep 120 Part 1: The MeatJan 3, 2023
  • Vice chairman of Stern Pinball board (continues in role after leadership transition).

    Episode 198 – Solid Full RedJan 10, 2023
  • Stern Pinball representative; attended AAA trade show in China with Gary Stern and three games

    Pinball Industry News: April 2018 Re-capMay 2, 2018
  • Co-owner of Stern Pinball; University of Illinois alumnus; leads athlete partnership initiative

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast September 2023 recapOct 5, 2023
  • Stern's COO/operational leader who joined 2008-2009 during financial crisis; helped restructure company and position for home market growth. Shared attorney (David Schoenberg) with Gary Stern.

    Gary Stern 75th Birthday Interview - Part 2Jun 14, 2020
  • Head of investment group that invested in Stern Pinball; Senior Investment Manager and daily operations manager; interviewed at EAG show discussing 2019 record year and 2020 plans

    Pinball Industry News: January 2020 Re-capJan 30, 2020
  • Stern Pinball executive (2010 era); rehired Ritchie post-2008 layoff with directive 'make the game you want to make'; represented brief creative freedom window

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News bonus PINcast: the Steve Ritchie interviewApr 12, 2022
  • Gary Stern's business partner; father of Lindsay Peterson

    Gary Stern 75th Birthday Interview - Part 1Jun 12, 2020
  • Vice Chairman and EVP of Stern Pinball; remains in position under new Seth Davis presidency

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast October 2021 recapNov 2, 2021
  • Great partner to Gary Stern; joined Stern Pinball during 2008-2009 Lehman Brothers recession; provides continuity and partnership in company operations

    RePlay Magazine Podcast - Gary SternAug 8, 2025
  • Co-owner of Stern Pinball, introduced during 2008 recession, brought Harley-Davidson industry experience

    Five Minutes to Tilt #2 – Gary Stern on Stern Pinball & the Dutch Pinball Museum PartnershipFeb 15, 2026
  • Stern Pinball partner; joined in 2008-2009 during Lehman Brothers recession; controls 50% ownership; business partner to Gary Stern

    Turkey TWIPNov 28, 2025
  • Stern partner driving leadership and business transformation toward lifestyle brand model

    Episode 96 – Gary SternJun 17, 2019