Gerald Buten-
I am excited about the opportunity for my daughter to attend this impressive new school in our neighborhood. Throughout my professional career, I have demonstrated a successful commitment to provide service to our country, our schools and many other service organizations. I am committed to assist MacDonald High School any way I can be of service.
Financed college and law school working in a retail grocery store, and clerking for law firms in Cincinnati, Ohio. University of Cincinnati, BA Political Science, JD Law. Illinois, Ohio and Federal Bar, Northern District of Illinois.
Began career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in 1973, as an administrative employee while in law school. After graduation from law school and the bar exam, promoted to Special Agent (SA) and trained at FBI Academy. Served in operations/staff positions throughout United States and FBI Headquarters (FBIHQ), Washington D.C. Acquired extensive investigative, management and leadership skills through education and experience. Retired from the FBI in 2003, as Senior Executive Service/Global Chief of the Violent Crimes and Major Offenders Program, including Crimes Against Children, Gangs, Kidnapping, Extortions, Bank Robberies and Major Thefts.
Core values include family, integrity, service, competency, synergy, collegiality, mission and sense of humor. Post FBI, focus has been on entrepreneurial activities, community service and providing day care for my daughter. Additional activities include teaching at University of Phoenix, serving as a commissioner on the Santa Clara County Juvenile Justice Commission, President of the Villagio Homeowners Association, government liaison volunteer for the Red Cross, a member of the San Jose Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), volunteer classroom activities at Washington Open School and Vice President of Parent Faculty Board.
