Louis R. Butler: CEO of an oilfield services support company, specializing in silica sand proppants for hydraulic fracturing. Previously, the CEO of a management consulting firm focused on business development and procurement regulation compliance. Expertise in consulting troubled companies in the SBA 8(a) program. Holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and completed graduate studies in business taxation. Extensive experience in minority contracting development. Accomplishments include securing multi-million-dollar contracts with government agencies. Former director of a Minority Business Development Center. CPA and co-founder of NABA. Involved in various boards and councils. Expert witness and advisor on small business issues.