Jim Butterworth (politician) explained

Jim Butterworth
Office:Director of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency
Governor:Nathan Deal
Term Start:2015
Term End:2016
Predecessor:Charley English[1]
Successor:Homer Bryson[2]
Office1:Adjutant General of Georgia
Governor1:Nathan Deal
Term Start1:2011
Term End1:2015
Predecessor1:Terry Nesbitt[3]
Successor1:Joe Jarrard[4]
State Senate2:Georgia
District2:50th
Term Start2:2009
Term End2:2011
Predecessor2:Nancy Schaefer
Successor2:John Wilkinson
Office3:Member of the Habersham County Commission
from the 1st district
Term Start3:2005
Term End3:2009
Successor3:Sonny James[5]
Party:Republican Party
Education:University of Georgia

Jim Butterworth was appointed Director of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency by Governor Nathan Deal in January 2015.[6] Previously, Butterworth served as the adjutant general (TAG) of the Georgia National Guard.[7]

Early life and education

Butterworth is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science, and was active in Air Force ROTC. He was named "AFROTC Cadet of the Year" two of his four years at Georgia.

Early career

Butterworth was appointed by Governor Deal to adjutant general and promoted to the state rank of major general. Prior to his appointment, the highest rank he attained was captain. He was never recognized by the U.S. Air Force as a general officer nor rank above major though he continued to refer to himself as a Major General. During his time as adjutant general, Butterworth had numerous complaints filed against him. One complaint was substantiated for improperly using Blackhawk helicopters to deliver a game ball to his former high school. Butterworth was forced to reimburse the government for the use of the helicopter. In April 2015, the State of Georgia settled a whistleblower lawsuit filed against him for ethical misconduct.[8] [9] [10] The plaintiff was awarded $480,000.[11]

Political career

Butterworth previously served as the chairman of the Habersham County, Georgia

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GEMA director Charley English to step down. WSBTV. 24 November 2014 .
  2. Web site: Butterworth To Leave GEMA. Charlie. Bauder. October 18, 2016. WNEG.
  3. Web site: Deal appoints Butterworth to adjutant general | Governor Nathan Deal Office of the Governor . 2018-07-21 . 2018-07-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180721193054/https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2011-09-06/deal-appoints-butterworth-adjutant-general . dead .
  4. Web site: New adjutant general: 'It's fun to come to work with heroes every day'. MDJOnline.com.
  5. Web site: Habersham County, Georgia: County Commissioners . 2009-02-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090214100556/http://www.habershamga.com/commissioners.cfm . 2009-02-14 . live .
  6. Web site: Deal announces leadership changes | Governor Nathan Deal Office of the Governor. nathandeal.georgia.gov.
  7. Web site: From captain to two-star general in a day. Scott Fontaine. Flightlines.
  8. Web site: Russell. Dale. National Guard officer alleges helicopter misuse. MyFoxAtlanta. Fox 5. 18 June 2015.
  9. Web site: Russell. Dale. State settles whistleblower complaint against former General Jim Butterworth. 17 June 2015.
  10. Web site: Whistleblower lawsuit targets 'unethical' behavior of Ga. National Guard head - Political Insider blog. ajc.com.
  11. News: Grabowski gets $480K in Georgia National Guard lawsuit . Karli . Barnett . . September 2, 2021.

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