Gregory S. Butler is president of Caldwell Butler & Associates, McKinney, Texas, a firm dedicated to improving hospital performance through the implementation of advanced quality methods. With more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare field and a certified Green Belt in Lean-Six Sigma, he is an expert in leading transformational efforts, having worked with hundreds of healthcare organizations to create a culture of action and innovation. Mr. Butler has also held leadership positions in the healthcare provider, service providers and performance improvement firms, including Abbott Laboratories, Owen Healthcare, and VHA / Novation.

Mr. Butler serves as faculty for the following ACHE seminar:

• Proven Strategies and Leadership Methods for Effective Change in Today's Environment

Mr. Butler also authored the following Health Administration Press publication:

• What Top-Performing Healthcare Organizations Know: 7 Proven Steps for Accelerating and Achieving Change