Background
Buerk, Gunther Willie was born on September 27, 1935 in Milwaukee. Son of Eugene Johannes and Kaethe Hildegard (Hoferichter) Buerk.
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Gunther Willie Buerk
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Technology University, Munich, 1957. Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Technology University, Munich, 1959. Master of Business Administration, Technology University, Munich, 1964.
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering magna cum laude, Technology University, Munich, 1965.
Career
Research engineer Siemens A.G., Berlin, 1960—1962. Head economic analysis Garrett-Airesearch, Torrance, California, 1966—1969. Assistant coordinator overseas division Union Oil Corporation, Los Angeles, 1969—1973, senior corporation planner, 1973—1979, manager economics, 1979—1983.
President American Consultant Company, Rancho Palos Verdes, since 1983. Adjunct professor University Southern California, Los Angeles, since 1985. Board directors Fail-Safe Technology Corporation, Kiesel Marketing, Inc.
President, board directors Alpine Village, Hofbrau.
Achievements
Membership
Member Los Angeles County Economic and Efficiency Commission, since 1981, Los Angeles County Public Administrator Public Guardian Advisory Commission, 1982—1987. Founding councilman City of Rancho Palos Verdes, 1973—1980, mayor, 1976—1977. Member of International Association Energy Economists, Planning Forum, Institute Management Science (member executive committee 1972-1975), German American Chamber of Commerce.
Connections
Married Michele Yvonne Cauvin, December 19, 1967. Children: Axel Henry, Cecile Katja.
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Nationality
German American -
Religion
Lutheran -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1957
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1959
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1964
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1965
Career
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1960 - 1962
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1966 - 1969
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1969 - 1973
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1983