AS A JUNIOR (2014): Track – ran in four of the team's seven meets ... top finish was fifth in the 5,000 meter run (15:38.19) at the USF Bulls Invitational (3/21) ... ran both the 1,500 and 3,000 meter runs at the USF Invitational (3/15) ... finished 40th in the 1,500 meter run (4:15.45) and 18th in the 3,000 meter run (9:05.25) ... was 17th in the 5,000 meter run (16:04.31) at the UNF Spring Break Invitational (3/29).

PRIOR TO FSC: Attended Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton from 2007-09 ... ran track and cross country for the Owls ... holds school record in the 3,000 meter steeplechase (10:08.08).

HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, Fla. ... was a four-year lettermen in both cross country and track at Holy Trinity ... Earned All-State honors in cross country as a junior ... named an All-State selection in track as both a junior and senior ... was a member of three FHSAA Class A State Cross Country Championship teams.

PERSONAL: Son of Doug and Rhonda Butler ... born 9/22/88 ... has an older brother, Greg and a younger brother, Alex ... lists Manchester United as his favorite professional sports team ... is involved with ROTC at Florida Southern.