Indian Gaming 2018 Tradeshow and Conference

Rodney Butler
Chairman
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation


is the Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council, having served in this role since January, 2010. Chairman Butler’s service on the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council began in 2004, and one year later, he was appointed to the position of Tribal Council Treasurer (2005-2009), at which time he chaired the Tribe’s Finance Committee. During his tenure on Tribal Council, he also chaired the Tribe’s Housing and Judicial Committees. A local Montville High School alumnus, Chairman Butler earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Connecticut, where he played Defensive Back for the UCONN Huskies' football team. Prior to service on Tribal Council, Mr. Butler worked as a financial analyst at Foxwoods Resort Casino. He later became Chairman of the Tribal Business Advisory Board; an executive body responsible for overseeing the Tribe’s non-gaming businesses and commercial properties. Mr. Butler was actively involved in resort expansions at Foxwoods, as well as the Phase VII housing development on the Reservation. As Tribal Council Chairman, his focus is to ensure long-term stability for the tribal government and its business enterprises. Chairman Butler is the founding Trustee of the Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Tribe Endowment Trust. He presently co-chairs the Board of Directors for the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, serves on the Board of Trustees for Roger Williams University, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Mystic Aquarium.

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