Biography

Lonny Butcher, SHRM-SCP, is a professional with more than 30 years of business, HR management, education and career services experience in both the public and private sectors. He received his SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification in December 2021, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification in December 2008, and a Master’s Degree from Louisiana State University in December 1996. He has 14 years of progressively responsible Human Recourses experience including a focus on Employee Training & Development, Recruiting, and Employee Relations. He taught Career & Professional Development, Human Resources and Management courses for UCF College of Business for 12 years.

Lonny started his professional career more than 30 years ago as the sole representative responsible for all facets of Human Resources for a small manufacturing firm. From that position, he went on to become a Regional Human Resources Manager leading a team of eight generalists and one specialist serving more than 60 retail locations and 7,500 associates. His accomplishments in Human Resources include turnover reduction, safety and productivity increases, performance management, improved compliance, and serving as a valued mentor and coach to numerous HR and Operations professionals.

Specialties: Human Resources, Career Services, Student Advising, Program Development, Networking, Business Development