Leadership
The CIVDEF Group has government experience in civilian, defense, and public service. With the intent and focus on providing strategic impact and outcomes, the CIVDEF Group are recognized experts in leadership, quality improvement, and change management.

Fred Butler Jr
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Butler has held critical leadership private and public sector roles. He previously served as Sr. Director for Industry Strategy & Solutions; Director of Clinical Health and Quality; and Vice President of Health in professional services firms.
For more than 20 years, he served within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leading national programs. He is a national leader in generating results in clinical and operations management, population health, and the effective use of health information systems and knowledge management. Mr. Butler has been a speaker at national and international conferences.
Mr. Butler received his Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, Master of Public Health and Master of Business Administration degrees from The George Washington University.
For more than 20 years, he served within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leading national programs. He is a national leader in generating results in clinical and operations management, population health, and the effective use of health information systems and knowledge management. Mr. Butler has been a speaker at national and international conferences.
Mr. Butler received his Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, Master of Public Health and Master of Business Administration degrees from The George Washington University.