Brian D. Butcher is President and Chief Executive Officer, and chairs the Board of Directors. Brian advises clients in human resource management, classification and compensation, labor relations and negotiations, regulatory compliance, discipline, and policy development. He regularly conducts training on a variety of human resource and labor issues such as FLSA, FMLA, ADA, discriminatory harassment, leave abuse, and the use of social media in the workplace. Brian also has experience advocating on behalf of his clients in front of various administrative agencies. In addition, Brian has become a frequent lecturer for public sector statewide associations and has been an instructor for the Ohio State John Glenn School of Public Affairs. He is also an adjunct faculty member at Franklin University teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses.
Brian received his J.D. from Capital University Law School and his B.A. from Muskingum University in both Business and Political Science.
Education
- J.D., Capital University Law School
- B.A. (Business and Political Science), Muskingum University
Practice Areas
- Human Resource Management
- Classification and Compensation
- Labor Relations and Negotiations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Discipline and Policy Development
Organizations
- OHPELRA, Ohio Public Employer Labor Relations Association
- OSBA, Ohio State Bar Association
- NPELRA, National Public Employer Labor Relations Association
- Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association
Contact
bbutcher@clemansnelson.com
P: (614) 923-7700
Other Professional Staff
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Columbus Office
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Amanda Riess
Amanda Riess
Account Manager
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Monica Williams
Monica Williams
Consultant
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Robert Young
Robert Young
Senior Consultant
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Christine Emch
Christine Emch
Senior Consultant
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Jacob Booth
Jacob Booth
Senior Consultant
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Somany Pich
Somany Pich
Senior Consultant
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E. Pete Nevada
E. Pete Nevada
Vice President Emeritus / Advisory Board Member
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Heidi Miller, SHRM-CP
Heidi Miller, SHRM-CP
Regional Manager / Director / Shareholder
Heidi L. Miller joined Clemans Nelson in 2014 and is an Regional Manager, Director, and Shareholder
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Andrew A. Esposito
Andrew A. Esposito
Corporate Vice President / Shareholder
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Kelly Babcock
Kelly Babcock
Manager of Training / Advisory Board Member / Shareholder
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Akron Office
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Phil McFarren
Phil McFarren
Account Manager
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Madalynn Helmig
Madalynn Helmig
Senior Consultant
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Melisa Fisco
Melisa Fisco
Assistant Regional Manager / Director / Shareholder
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Michael D. Esposito
Michael D. Esposito
Vice President / Director
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Kevin J. Shebesta
Kevin J. Shebesta
Shareholder / Account Manager
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Robin L. Bell
Robin L. Bell
Director of Human Resources / Regional Manager
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Cincinnati Office
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Ryan P. Woodward
Ryan P. Woodward
Account Manager / Shareholder
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Frank Pompa
Frank Pompa
Senior Consultant
Frank Pompa joined Clemans Nelson in 2016, and is a Senior Consultant in our Cincinnati office.
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Brett A. Geary
Brett A. Geary
Director / Regional Manager
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Lima Office
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Fred Lord
Fred Lord
Account Manager
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Cheyenne Winegardner
Cheyenne Winegardner
Account Manager
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Joshua Onyemachi
Joshua Onyemachi
Account Manager
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Patrick A. Hire
Patrick A. Hire
Director / Regional Manager
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