Background
Butler, John L. was born on September 13, 1931 in Reidsville, North Carolina, United States. Son of John L. Butler and Evelyn (Farrish) Terry.
Butler, John L. was born on September 13, 1931 in Reidsville, North Carolina, United States. Son of John L. Butler and Evelyn (Farrish) Terry.
Bachelor of Science, Milwaukee School Engineering, 1951; student, Gateway Technology Institute, 1958; student, Oklahoma State University, 1961.
Sound department director, Station WQED-television, Pittsburgh, 1968-1977;
independent contractor, Station WQED-television, Pittsburgh, since 1985;
founder, president, TeleComm Media, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1977-1982;
consultant, Nigerian television Network, Lagos, Nigeria., 1982-1983;
audio design engineer, Port Authority New York/New Jersey, New York City, 1983-1985;
manager, assistant professor sound recording, Ohio U., Athens, since 1987. Audio engineer with various companies worldwide. Lecturer South Carolina.
Art Commission, 1992. Lecturer South Carolina. Art Commission, 1993.
Board directors International Film Seminars Inc. Consultant and lecturer in field.
Board of directors Ohio Valley Regional Media Arts Coalition. Member Ohio Film Bureau (governor's advisory board), National Academy television Arts and Sciences, Society Motion Picture and television Engineers, Pittsburgh Black Media Federation, Cinema Audio Society, Audio Engineering Society, National Alliance Media Arts Centers (board directors), National Geographic Society, American harp Society, Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Pitts.Radio and television Club.