Peter Fitzgerald holds a strong educational background, having graduated from Portsmouth Abbey School and Dartmouth College, and completed post-graduate studies as a Rotary Scholar. He earned a J.D. from the University of Michigan. Fitzgerald comes from a family with a legacy in commercial banking, with his father founding a chain of suburban banks. He spent significant time in high-finance before transitioning to leadership roles in the public sector, including founding and chairing a notable bank. His board service at the National Constitution Center underscores his commitment to civic leadership.