William J. Butler

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Acting President @ National Veterans Memorial | Public Leadership @ The National Veterans Memorial and Museum
columbus, ohio, united states
William J. Butler's Location
Columbus, Ohio, United States, United States
About William J. Butler

With over five years of experience as the acting president and chief of staff at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM), I am a senior non-profit executive and organizational leader who is passionate about honoring and positively impacting the lives of veterans, their families, and our communities. I have extensive experience in building and leading high-performing teams, developing and implementing training and leader development programs, strategic planning, personnel management, organizational administration, and program management in a new and innovative museum that leads a national understanding of the contributions of veterans to our society.As a 27-year Army and Special Operations veteran, I have a proven track record of strategic partnerships, team integration, change management, and mission accomplishment in complex and dynamic environments. I am a graduate of the Senior Executive Fellows Program at the Harvard Kennedy School, the U.S. Army War College, and the Lean Sensei Certification Program at Villanova University. I am skilled in operational planning, organizational leadership, and leadership development, and I am committed to serving and empowering veterans and civilians alike.

William J. Butler's Current Company Details
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum

The National Veterans Memorial And Museum

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Acting President @ National Veterans Memorial | Public Leadership
columbus, ohio, united states
Website:
nationalvmm.org
Employees:
25
William J. Butler Work Experience Details
  • The National Veterans Memorial And Museum
    Acting President
    The National Veterans Memorial And Museum Feb 2024 - Present
    Since assuming acting president responsibilities museum attendance and earned revenue has increased by over 27% and 15%, respectively, through collaborative partnerships at the city and county levels and with the central Ohio Veterans Affairs clinic and other veteran service organizations. Our programs and events have attracted visitors from 33 different states.
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  • The National Veterans Memorial And Museum
    Chief Of Staff
    The National Veterans Memorial And Museum May 2019 - Feb 2024
    As the chief of staff of a new national museum, I created and implemented new systems and processes to effectively manage the museum's day to day operations, while planning future programs, personnel and other resource requirements, and comprehensive service contracts. Leading a cross functional team, we developed the annual plans, campaign synchronization matrices, budget / personnel requirements, and programs for all fiscal year operations. As the program manager for the Leader Certification Program, I worked closely with the staff at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs to create a graduate level leader education opportunity for veterans. With a cross functional team, we planned and created hundreds of Rally Point video interviews, Inspiring Stories of Service, national ceremonies, Meet the Author events, and other programs, that reached hundreds of thousands of viewers and tens of thousands of attendees.
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  • John Glenn College Of Public Affairs At The Ohio State University
    Assistant Instructor
    John Glenn College Of Public Affairs At The Ohio State University Jan 2021 - Present
    Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
    The Certificate in Public and Nonprofit Leadership for Veterans brings together veterans who are called to serve in civilian life to learn from each other, build lasting relationships, and demonstrate the value of military experience and leadership to civilian employers.
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  • U.S. Army Europe And Africa
    Deputy Director Of Training And Exercises, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa
    U.S. Army Europe And Africa May 2017 - May 2019
    Vicenza Area, Italy
    Managed the programming, budgeting, and execution of over $30M for multiple training events and conferences, 10 joint / multinational exercises, and over 50 security force assistance cases with out African partners. Built a cohesive team of active, guard, and reserve military personnel and Department of the Army civilians. Managed the hiring and onboarding of over 30 personnel in the directorate while ensuring all divisions had the personnel and other resources to accomplish their missions. Developed and implemented directorate systems to synchronize and manage all G7 programs across the U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) G3/5/7 and with other key members of the USARAF staff. Established key relationships with counterparts at U.S. Africa Command, HQs Department of the Army G3/5/7, Forces Command, U.S. Army Reserve Command, the National Guard Bureau, 1st Army, and U.S. Army Europe to support USARAF G7 missions.
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  • United States Army Cadet Command
    Director Of Operations, Cadet Command
    United States Army Cadet Command Aug 2015 - Feb 2017
    Fort Knox, Kentucky
    Formed and led a 180 person staff overseeing the day to day operations of cadet summer training, as the Cadet Summer Training Chief of Staff. I managed a $12M budget and all facets of program management to deploy 15,000 cadets and cadre from 275 different Army ROTC programs across the country to participate in four different cadet training programs at Fort Knox, Kentucky and 43 other locations around the world. I redesigned the U.S. Army's largest training exercise held in the United States, decreasing the overall support personnel requirements by 250 people, while also increasing training realism and cadet learning outcomes, and adding 500 new internship and leader development opportunities for cadets.During the academic year, I led a 60 person staff and provided daily oversight and supervision of all current operations, future operations, anti-terrorism/force protection plans, curriculum quality assurance, and planning for Cadet Summer Training and International Programs.
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  • U.S. Army Infantry School
    Deputy Commandant
    U.S. Army Infantry School Jan 2014 - Aug 2015
    Fort Benning, Georgia
    As the Deputy Commandant I led a 22 person staff and supervised, coordinated, and managed the daily operations, resource and budget allocation, training and leader development, and curriculum quality assurance of the U.S. Army Infantry School (USAIS). The Infantry School is comprised of twelve training battalions assigned to four different training brigades that train, educate, and develop Soldiers, Infantrymen, and leaders for our Army, sister services, and allies. Managed and oversaw 72 different infantry programs of instruction (POIs) and a $20M budget used to train over 40,000 Active and Reserve Component Soldiers, Non-Commissioned Officers, Officers, and international students annually in initial entry training, special skills training, and / or professional military education at Fort Benning and Regional Training Institutes. Led strategic planning efforts for the infantry force and external communications with myriad joint, inter-organizational, and multinational units, agencies, and services. Supervised quality assurance assessments of all of our training POIs. Served as the Commandant for three months.
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  • Maneuver Center Of Excellence
    Chief Of Training And Leader Development, Maneuver Center Of Excellence
    Maneuver Center Of Excellence Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
    Fort Benning, Georgia
    Led a 126 person staff that developed and implemented leader development strategies; training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations requirements; over 100 curriculum programs of instruction, and individual tasks for the Infantry, Armor, and Cavalry Branches for the U.S. Army. Published the Maneuver Leader Development Strategy and the Maneuver Self Study Program, allowing remote access to critical leader development tools by individuals and units around the world.
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  • Joint Multinational Readiness Center
    Senior Trainer
    Joint Multinational Readiness Center Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
    Hohenfels, Germany
    As a Maneuver Task Force Senior Trainer I led a 65 person team responsible for providing tough, realistic full spectrum operation force on force and live fire training for U.S. Army Europe and multi-national battalion task forces. Executed Leader Certification Programs and Mission Rehearsal Exercises in Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Croatia under theater specific conditions for Afghanistan or Kosovo and Decisive Action Training Environments. Used formal and informal After Action Reviews to teach, coach, mentor, and develop rotational unit leaders, staffs, and subordinate units.
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  • 173Rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team
    Battalion Commander, 2D Battalion (Airborne), 503D Infantry
    173Rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
    Vicenza, Italy; Kunar, Afghanistan; And Wardak, Afghanistan
    As the Battalion Commander I led over 1,100 U.S. service men and women comprised of six subordinate companies, attached sister service and inter-agency enablers, and multiple Afghan security forces. Provided security and stability in Kunar or Wardak Provinces, Afghanistan, while increasing capacity of the Afghan provincial and local governments and the Afghan national security forces. Ensured the deployment and combat readiness of the battalion by developing and executing focused, rigorous training, leader development, sustainment and maintenance, and Soldier and family support programs. Recognized for excellence through the award of the Meritorious Unit Citation and the U.S. Army Deployment Excellence Award in 2010.
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  • United States Military Academy At West Point
    Chief Of Military Training
    United States Military Academy At West Point Jun 2006 - Jun 2008
    West Point, New York
    Led a 33 person team that planned, resourced, and executed three different training and leader development programs for 3,900 cadets at West Point, NY and Fort Knox, KY. Coordinated the activities of 16 Army branch representatives responsible for the education, accession, branching, assignment, and transition of 1,000 cadets into the Officer Corps annually. Supervised the planning and execution of the Sandhurst Competition, an international military and leader development competition. Developed the initial concept and plan for the Cadet Leader Development Training course, which is the capstone leader development experience for senior cadets at West Point and still executed today.
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  • U.S. Army Europe And Africa
    Deputy Director Of Operations, Combined Joint Task Force 76
    U.S. Army Europe And Africa May 2005 - May 2006
    Bagram, Afghanistan And Vicenza, Italy
    Assisted with planning, synchronizing, and resourcing combat and stability operations for an 18,000 person combined joint task force in Afghanistan. Assisted with coordinating the tactical and operational effects of national, theater, ground, air, and special operations resources, objectives, and effects to achieve regional and national security objectives.
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  • 173Rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team
    Chief Of Staff
    173Rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Jun 2004 - May 2005
    Vicenza, Italy And Kandahar, Afghanistan
    As the Brigade Executive Officer I led, trained, and synchronized the brigade battle staff to execute forcible entry operations by airborne or air assault and conducted deployment, combat, and stability operations in southern Afghanistan. Responsible for the readiness and reconstitution of $69,000,000 worth of equipment and 3,500 personnel after a yearlong deployment to Iraq.
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  • 173Rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team
    Chief Of Staff, 1St Battalion (Airborne), 508Th Infantry,
    173Rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Jun 2003 - Jun 2004
    Northern Iraq And Vicenza, Italy
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  • U.S. Army Europe And Africa
    Strategic Planner, Southern European Task Force
    U.S. Army Europe And Africa Jun 2002 - Jun 2003
    Vicenza, Italy
    As the Ground Maneuver Planner I developed supporting contingency, tactical, and operational plans to U.S. Army Europe and U.S. European Command plans. Led joint planning groups in crisis action and deliberate planning in support of army and / or joint task force operations in Africa, the Levant, and Iraq. Assessed and managed operational and tactical risk through the prioritization and allocation of resources.
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  • 75Th Ranger Regiment, U.S. Army
    Public Affairs Officer
    75Th Ranger Regiment, U.S. Army Jan 2001 - Jun 2001
    Fort Benning, Georgia
    Responsible for information operations, civil, and public affairs for a 2,200 man special operations Ranger organization with a no-notice, worldwide deployment mission. Planned and executed missions as a military technical advisor, stunt coordinator, and stuntman for the movie Blackhawk Down.
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  • 75Th Ranger Regiment, U.S. Army
    Rifle Company Commander, A Co, 3/75
    75Th Ranger Regiment, U.S. Army Jul 1999 - Jan 2001
    Fort Benning, Georgia
    Commanded a 190 man special operations Ranger company prepared for world-wide no-notice deployments in support of U.S. policies and objectives. Deployed the company to Botswana, Germany, and throughout the U.S. for DoD training exercises and contingency operation rehearsals.
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  • 75Th Ranger Regiment, U.S. Army
    Regimental Assistant Adjutant
    75Th Ranger Regiment, U.S. Army Nov 1997 - Jul 1999
    Ft Benning, Ga
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  • 25Th Infantry Division
    Rifle Company Commander, 2D Battalion, 35Th Infantry, 25Th Infantry Division
    25Th Infantry Division 1995 - 1997
    Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
    Commanded a 129 man light infantry company and responsible for the tactical employment, training, physical fitness, readiness, and accountability of $1.1M worth of equipment. Deployed the company to and from Australia, the Continental U.S., and the big island for three major training exercises.
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  • 75Th Ranger Regiment, U.S. Army
    Weapons Platoon Leader And Company Executive Officer, 3Rd Ranger Battalion
    75Th Ranger Regiment, U.S. Army 1992 - 1994
    Fort Benning, Georgia
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  • 10Th Mountain Division, United States Army
    Rifle And Mortar Platoon Leaders, 3D Battalion, 14Th Infantry,
    10Th Mountain Division, United States Army 1990 - 1992
    Fort Drum, New York
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William J. Butler works for The National Veterans Memorial And Museum

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William J. Butler's current role is Acting President @ National Veterans Memorial | Public Leadership.

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William J. Butler attended Harvard Kennedy School, The United States Army War College, Troy University, Eastern Kentucky University.

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