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Marc Butler is a serial entrepreneur and manufacturing executive with over three decades of experience serving as the Founder and CEO of JR Butler, a highly respected firm that designs, engineers, and manufactures the glass skins of monumental buildings across the United States. From humble beginnings as a child in Wyoming, Marc had a passion for achieving the American dream and started JR Butler in Denver at the age of 18 with his parents and only $15,000 between the 3 of them to invest. He persevered through the difficulties that all budding businesses face and scaled the company through its infancy by prioritizing employees, emphasizing leadership, and driving strategic plans for growth. Today, Marc operates more than a dozen businesses across industries ranging from metal fabrication to aviation to lumber production and ranching. He credits some of his success to a 7-year relationship that he forged with the Toyota company, where he learned how the iconic organization operates so smoothly and with a dedication to its vision and mission while running 3,600 different entities themselves. Marc’s path to success was not an easy one, so he made it his mission to help others with difficult paths achieve great heights. Sixteen years ago, he created the JR Butler Elite Team with the goal of taking employees from the field and manufacturing plants and helping them grow their careers. Today, the program has expanded and takes 5-6 young leaders each year from the company and puts them through professional development and training classes to elevate their leadership roles. Marc views these Giving to others has become a true passion for Marc. In addition to his work with the Elite Team, he is active in the community as a volunteer and philanthropist, having served on numerous boards and advisory committees, including the American General Contractors (9 years), Arrupe Jesuit High School (6 years), Killebrew Thompson Memorial (7 years), and Ivan Carter ICWCA. |
