Tim Peterman, 37, was named vice president of corporate development of The E. W. Scripps Company in March 2002. Peterman coordinates strategic planning and corporate development and helps the various Scripps operating divisions in their development efforts.

Peterman came to Scripps after three years at USA Networks, first as chief financial officer of the company's broadcast division and then chief financial officer of the cable television network division. While at USA, Peterman assisted in the acquisition of the TRIO and News World International (NWI) networks. In addition to his roles at USA, Peterman has held financial management positions at Sinclair Communications Inc. and Tribune Co.

Peterman, who graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in accounting, began his career as a senior auditor for Peat Marwick in Chicago. In 1991, he joined the Tribune Co. as a senior auditor and two years later was named director of business affairs for Tribune Entertainment, reporting to the company's president. In 1997, he joined Sinclair Communications as regional business manager. A year later he was named director of finance for Sinclair's television station group. Peterman, a certified public accountant, joined USA Networks in 1999.