Jennifer Cates Peterson came into the family business in the mid-90’s and arrived armed and able. With a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Minnesota and as a CPA, Jennifer has made her mark as the communications director and overall manager for the entire Cates team.

Overseeing the finances, keeping projects on track and on time, and serving as the communications liaison for the company, Jennifer handles the daily functioning of the office with enormous energy and success. Because the office functions smoothly and precisely, the rest of the Cates team is allowed to do their jobs. The role each fulfills allows them to be a highly functional team.

“Our clients demand that we know the ins and outs of how to execute highly detailed plans”, says Jennifer. These plans include high-end architecturally designed homes and extensive remodeling and additions. “We strive to make the process of building new or remodeling as easy and comfortable as possible for our clients. By keeping our office and communications functioning at a high level we achieve this.”

Jennifer’s passion is cultivating satisfied clients. “We build homes, but we also build relationships with people. Doing a good job of making our client’s dreams come true is something we are proud of being a part of.”

If Jennifer doesn’t multitask enough running the Cates business operations, she’s busy at home - an old dairy farm complete with sheep, rabbits, horses and pigs - running after 6-year-old identical twin boys.

Meet Jennifer Cates Peterson


Cates Fine Homes • 126 South 2nd Street • Stillwater, MN 55082 • (651) 439-2844 • jennifer@catesfinehomes.com