Background
Butler, Thomas William was born on August 29, 1933 in Aiken, South Carolina, United States. Son of Eddie and Lillie Mae Butler.
health and social services administrator
Butler, Thomas William was born on August 29, 1933 in Aiken, South Carolina, United States. Son of Eddie and Lillie Mae Butler.
Bachelor, Adelphi University, 1958. Master of Science in Social Work, Columbia University, 1964. Master of Public Administration, New York University, 1970.
Case supervisor Nassau County (New York ) Department Social Services, 1959—1967. Executive assistant Joint Legislation Committee on Problems of Public Health Services, Medicare, Medicaid and Compulsory Health Insurance, New York, 1967—1969. Director community affairs New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, 1969—1972.
With division alcohol, drug abuse and mental health Public Health Service, Department Health & Human Service, New York City, 1972—1995, regional consultant for mental health, 1972—1979, regional supervisor substance abuse & mental health, 1979—1981. Co-acting director Region II, New York City, 1981, chief health service, 1981—1985, chief primary care health service, 1985—1986, chief planning, evaluation & data management service, 1986—1995, acting director grants management, 1987—1988. Deputy director Division of Health Services Delivery, 1992—1995.
Retired, 1995; guest lecturer New York University, 1977, Graduate School Management & Urban Professions, New School for Social Research, 1977—1995. Member alumni board Columbia University, 1964—1967, 1976—1978, 1981—1984, Columbia University School of Social Work. Representative Alumni Federation, 1975—1978.
Board directors National Conference of Christians and Jews, New York City, since 1978. Inventor in field; Served with United States Army, 1954-1956, European Theatre of Operations.
Member alumni board Columbia University, 1964-1967, 76-78, 81-84, Columbia University School of Social Work representative Alumni Federation, 1975-1978. Served with United States Army, 1954-1956. Member New York University Alumni, Adelphi Alumni, Academy.Cert.
Social Workers, National Association Social Workers, Child Welfare League American, American Legion.
Children: Kathi Susan, Thomas William, Michael David.