Expertise:
Organizational management; Development of personnel and programs on behalf of the institution
Hobbies/Sports:
Music; Reading; Golf; Cooking Mediterranean meals
Education Degrees:
Graduate Coursework, Duquesne University; Graduate Coursework, University of Maryland; Bachelor's Degree in Music from Duquesne University (1968)
Charity:
Volunteer, Disabled American Veterans
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his dedication, hard work and focus on results.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his background as a music teacher in the 1960s.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Butera spent two decades as an executive within the National Education Association family of organizations.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Supervising a staff of 50 people; Working with constituencies to promote high public policy at federal and state levels; Fundraising; Attending meetings
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Butera intends to continue in his current position and improve the relationships between music education and high public policy.