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| September 12, 2012 01:14 PM EDT |
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ASRC Federal has named retired Air Force Col. Stephen D. Butler director
of Space Programs. Butler is charged with building ASRC Federal’s
defense space programs in the Colorado Springs, Colo., area.
ASRC Federal Director of Space Programs Stephen Butler (Photo: ASRC Federal)
“Steve brings outstanding leadership experience in the space and defense
industry," said Cary Chun, senior vice president of Space and
Intelligence. “He has a strong understanding of the marketplace and how
to effectively address evolving mission requirements in space programs.
Steve’s ability to anticipate future needs and cultivate strong
partnerships will be instrumental in expanding ASRC Federal’s space
programs support.”
Before joining ASRC Federal, Butler served as chief of the Space
Situational Awareness and Command and Control Division, Directorate of
Requirements at Headquarters Air Force Space Command. He was responsible
for the requirements, strategies, architectures, policies and budgets
for over $5.2 billion in space programs. In previous assignments, he
served as the vice commander at the 45th Space Wing, Patrick
Air Force Base, Fla., and commanded the 21st Operations
Support Squadron at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. His operational
experience from the unit to Headquarters U.S. Air Force is extensive and
includes satellite operations, space control, missile warning, launch,
cyberspace and special programs. Throughout his career, Butler has
overseen space missions critical to national security and defense.
Butler was commissioned from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1985. He
holds a master’s degree in space systems management from Webster
University. He also earned master’s degrees in military operational art
and science at the Air Command and Staff College and in strategic
studies from the Air War College.
About ASRC Federal
ASRC Federal is a financially strong organization with multiple
subsidiaries that provide services to federal government agencies. ASRC
Federal is committed to ensuring its subsidiaries provide innovative,
cost-competitive solutions. Headquartered in Greenbelt, Md., ASRC
Federal is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional
Corporation.
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