James E. Butler has over 32 years of experience in entrepreneurship, management, and graphics design. He currently serves as Mayor of Prospect Borough, Pennsylvania, where he directs the police department and coordinates efforts between local officials on projects. Previously, he held management roles at Lowe's and served as Director of Corporate Image and Art Director at Delta System Designs, where he oversaw functional areas and led design projects. Butler holds an Associate Degree in Visual Communications from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

1. James E. Butler
Mr. Butler is an entrepreneurial-minded, management and graphics design professional with over 32
years experience. A creative self starter, his leadership-by example style enhances his ability to direct
staff in the execution of tasks and assignments on-time and on-budget.
Mayor Prospect Borough, Prospect, PA 2002 - present
Assistant Store Manager / Administrative Manager Lowe’s, Butler, PA 2003 - 2008
Director of Corporate Image
Art Director
Delta System Designs, Inc., Zelienople, PA 1995 - 2003
Applied Science Associates, Inc., Butler, PA 1981 - 1995
Education
James E. Butler 166 South Franklin Street, Prospect, PA 16052 724.865.2593
jebutler59@zoominternet.net
Directs the day-to-day operations of the police department and institutes policy and procedures for
council approval.
Coordinating efforts between local and state officials, engineers, and solicitors to establish a regional
sewage and water authority encompassing nine municipalities.
Serves as an active member on various borough committees which address personnel issues, financial
management, street and storm water management, sewage system operations, and community building
efforts
Ensured overall operational integrity of store and employee management by leveraging knowledge of
company’s mission, purpose and goals.
Provided exceptional and responsive service, greeting and acknowledging all customers in a friendly,
professional manner.
Supervised Department Managers, emphasizing superior customer satisfaction and sales performance.
Mentored employees, ensuring proper training and capability of performing
assigned duties.
Responsible for oversight of vital functional areas (Cash Office, Return Desk, Receiving), merchandising,
operational safety, and achieving sales margin goals, while maintaining expenses within predetermined
budgets.
Strategic and operational responsibilities included projecting and being accountable for budgets
associated with customer and in-house projects; directing art department and internal and external
production staff; and demonstrating return-on-investment with respect to improved labor costs and
value of technology.
Coordinated communications and deliverables between in-house graphic designers, content providers,
technical staff, project managers, and vendors - locally and out of state - to produce quality, award
winning products.
Implemented process improvement and standard operating procedures to streamline production and
maximize re-use of assets.
Lead designer for corporate and product branding, instructional and technical publications, marketing
and promotional materials, and electronic collateral.
Associate Degree, Visual Communications, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 1980