Renee Butler

Renee Butler is a Professor at Kennesaw State University's Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, serving as Senior Associate Dean. With over 15 years in academia, she previously held leadership roles including Interim Dean and founding Department Chair at SPSU, and faculty positions at the University of Central Florida.

• B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Georgia Institute of Technology

Her research focuses on strategic supply chain planning and applied operations research, integrating lean manufacturing principles. Industry experience includes roles at Mars, Inc. and The Torrington Company, where she implemented process improvements and statistical analyses.

Awards include:

• 2020 Engineer of the Year in Education (Georgia Society of Professional Engineers)

She has led ABET accreditation efforts, managed academic operations, and participated in institutional leadership initiatives including the KSU-SPSU University Consolidation Implementation Committee.