Natriez serves as an Extension Program Specialist II, specializing in Community & Economic Development with the Cooperative Extension Program at Prairie View A&M University. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. Shortly following, he earned a Master’s Degree in Public Policy & Administration from Mississippi State University.

Natriez has over ten years of experience in small business technical assistance, entrepreneurship, community outreach, and homeownership education. Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills as a Program Specialist and Agent at Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Program. Peterson's accomplishments and abilities include implementing community and economic development programs focusing on Loan Packaging, Financial Capability, Small Business Development, Community Economic Development, Homeownership Education, Workforce Development, and Youth Entrepreneurship.