Tony Butler-Sims

Tony Butler-Sims has extensive experience in human resources and administration roles. Tony started their career at AFSCME, where they served as an Assistant Director of Human Resources and later as a Records & Policy Manager. In these roles, they were responsible for recruiting, compensation management, HRIS administration, and conducting investigations into employee misconduct.

After their time at AFSCME, Butler-Sims worked at MVM, Inc. as a Director of Labor & Employee Relations, focusing on employee relations and labor issues.

Tony then joined Cardno Emerging Markets as the Director of Human Resources & Administration, where they led the development and implementation of HR initiatives, managed benefits and compensation programs, and ensured compliance with laws and regulations.

Currently, Butler-Sims is working at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA), where they have held several roles including Director of Global Human Resources, Senior Director of Global Human Resources & Administration, Vice President of People & Culture, and Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer. In these positions, they have been responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources management, including staffing, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, training and professional development, and HR policies and programs. Tony has also played a key role in aligning the organization's technology platform and safety and security programs. Under their leadership, CNFA has maintained a strong employee retention rate.

Tony Butler-Sims has a strong educational background in business and behavioral sciences. Tony holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a focus on Human Resources Management and Services from The George Washington University School of Business. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Business from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Prior to that, they completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Behavioral Sciences from Central Texas College.

In terms of certifications, Tony is a Founding Member and holds a SHRM Executive Network Membership from the SHRM Executive Network, which they obtained in March 2022. Tony is also a Veterans Ambassador and holds a Veterans At Work Certificate from the SHRM Foundation, obtained in August 2021 and August 2020 respectively. Furthermore, they are an Official Member of the Forbes HR Council, which they achieved in November 2019. Additionally, they have obtained the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential from SHRM in April 2015. Lastly, there is no available information regarding their completion of the Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).