Who is Mark G. Peters? – Biography
Mark G. Peters is a New York-based urban affairs expert who works for WCBS-TV (CBS2) and WLNY-TV (Channels 10/55). Peters joined CBS2 and WLNY on 10/55 in 2019.
How old is Mark G. Peters? – Age
He was born in the United States. His age is not known.
Mark G. Peters Education
Peters earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School and his B.A. magna cum laude from Brown University.
Mark G. Peters Career
After serving as the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigation from 2014 to 2018, Peters joined CBS2 and WLNY 10/55. Peters was in charge of a 700-person law enforcement department tasked with investigating corruption, waste, fraud, and abuse by city agencies, city employees, and private companies doing business with the city.
DOI discovered misleading reporting of lead paint tests at NYCHA, the NYPD’s failure to properly investigate sexual assault, and substantial issues about the operations of child welfare, homelessness, and Rikers Island during Peters’ term at the agency. Prior to joining the DOI, Peters worked as a partner at Edwards Wildman Palmer, an international legal company, from 2010 to 2014.
As the Special Deputy Superintendent in Charge of the New York Liquidation Bureaus from 2007 to 2009, he was tasked with analyzing and correcting the agency’s processes. From 1999 until 2004, Peters served as Chief of the Public Integrity Unit and Deputy Chief of the Civil Rights Bureau in the New York State Attorney General’s Office, reporting directly to the Deputy Attorney General for the Criminal Division. In 1995, he worked as a Senior Staff Attorney for Children’s Rights, Inc. He investigated several foster care systems around the United States while in this position. Peters began his legal career by trying cases, arguing appeals, and managing litigation for several state agencies.
Mark G. Peters Salary
He earns an annual salary of $290,000.
Mark G. Peters Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $2 Million.