Lonny Butcher

Lonny Butcher serves as an Associate Instructor in the Department of Management at the University of Central Florida's College of Business, leveraging over 30 years of cross-sector experience in human resources, business management, and career services to enrich his academic instruction.

His educational foundation includes a Master's Degree from Louisiana State University (1996), complemented by elite professional certifications: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR, 2008) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP, 2021).

Mr. Butcher's expertise centers on practical applications in Human Resources, with emphases on Employee Training & Development, Recruiting, and Employee Relations. His teaching integrates real-world insights from 14 years of progressive HR leadership, including strategies for turnover reduction, safety enhancement, and compliance optimization derived from managing operations across 60+ retail locations.

His professional recognitions include:

• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

As an educator, he has guided students through Career & Professional Development and Management coursework while mentoring HR and Operations professionals in organizational settings, focusing on performance management and leadership development. His industry impact spans public and private sectors, with documented contributions to productivity increases and operational excellence.