J. Mark Butler (born July 21, 1970) is an American politician who served as the Georgia Labor Commissioner. He became the first Republican to hold the office with his election in 2010, in which Republicans won every statewide office in Georgia.[1] Prior to serving as Commissioner of Labor, Butler served in the Georgia House of Representatives. He was re-elected Labor Commissioner in 2014 and 2018. His term expired in January 2023.[2]
Mark Butler | |
|---|---|
| Labor Commissioner of Georgia | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – January 12, 2023 | |
| Governor | Nathan Deal Brian Kemp |
| Preceded by | Mike Thurmond |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Thompson |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 18th district | |
| In office January 2005 – January 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Heath |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Cooke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1970 Carrollton, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Auburn University (BA) |
References
edit- ^ "Mark Butler". Georgia Department of Labor. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Mark Butler (Georgia)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
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