Since its founding in 1967, Peterson Development has made significant contributions to development in Utah, constructing over 1,200 homes and entitling over 6,200 homes. In addition, Peterson’s commercial development efforts have included medical clinics, professional offices, retail spaces, and more.

We had the opportunity to interview Jeff Seaman, a project manager supporting Peterson in its land, commercial, and residential development efforts. Jeff has spent the last six years with Peterson Development. “My work consists of entitlements, development, cost forecasting, and collaboration with cities and engineers to get projects approved,” Jeff explained. He highlights one of the main advantages of working with his team at Peterson: “We’re a small, local team, which means we can make decisions quickly. This flexibility allows us to adapt to market conditions and respond with agility. I think that’s what sets us apart from others.”

Community Impact

The company has built solid relationships through hard work and integrity, values they have promoted since their founding. “Our team has extensive experience working on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley, particularly in the West Jordan area. We’ve been involved there for many years, developing single-family lots and commercial sites, and we remain invested in a number of those projects,” Jeff said. “As partners in the communities we’re developing, we’ve built strong relationships with the city, which has greatly benefited our business.”

With more than 1,400,000 SF of retail development and over 340,000 SF of office construction under their belt, Peterson continues to lead the way in building projects that improve every community they touch. “We focus on developing projects that deliver lasting benefits to the community, whether they involve residential, commercial, or mixed-use spaces,” says Jeff. “We’re deeply invested in the areas where we work. We take a holistic approach, aiming for success across all dimensions—whether it’s residential or commercial development. Our goal is to create synergy between these sectors. This allows them to work together and help build stronger, more vibrant communities.”

Current Collaboration

Jeff highlighted Copper Meadows, a 318-unit master-planned development, as a recent project that FOCUS Engineering & Surveying has had the opportunity to work on with Peterson. “At first, I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, given that the location is quite far out—around 8200 South, west of U-111,” he said. “It’s situated on the site of a former gravel pit, which has made it challenging to develop. But collaborating with FOCUS has been incredibly helpful in getting the project finally approved by the city.”

FOCUS is thrilled with the opportunities we’ve had to work alongside Peterson Development. Jeff noted, “FOCUS has been incredibly responsive, especially on some of the more challenging projects we’ve worked on. Whether it’s attending city meetings or lending their expertise to city officials in various situations, their support has been invaluable. Their knowledge in planning and problem-solving has made a real difference.”

We look forward to more successful collaborations with Peterson Development. Together, we can build both our relationship as partners and our communities as better places to live, work, and play.