Dr. Daniel D. Butler is a Thomas Walter Professor of Technology Management, Associate Professor of Marketing, and Director of British Studies.  Dr. Butler’s business experience includes internal auditing with the SunTrust Corporation, lobbyist for the State of Florida, Assistant Cruise Director for Norwegian Cruise Lines, and working privately as a marketing consultant.  Dr. Butler holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and MBA from the University of Central Florida.  He was a Rotary Fellow at the Universidad Nacional de Corboda, Argentina spending a year studying international economics.  He earned his PhD in marketing and international business operations from the University of South Carolina.  Dr. Butler has published numerous academic studies focusing on marketing strategy.  He enjoys consulting for and presenting executive development programs to major companies around the world on international marketing strategy, customer service, and services marketing.  Most recently, Dr. Butler has been involved in joint ventures between Auburn University and private industry.  He has helped patent and commercialize new technology (e.g. bulletproof materials and fish lures mad of food).  Dr. Butler has been the recipient of many awards for teaching, research, and business outreach.