The Butler Companies are a consortium of creative real estate companies specializing in development, construction, finance and property management. Founded by Harry J. Butler, Sr. in 1960, the sole focus of the company was single family subdivision development, including site acquisition, engineering and planning, as well as securing all governmental approvals and the performance of all site development infrastructure (i.e., clearing, grading, utilities, paving, etc.). Upon his father's death in 1970, Harry J. Butler, Jr. assumed control of the companies and moved headquarters to Atlanta, Georgia. During his 30 year tenure, Mr. Butler has developed apartments, office buildings and shopping centers throughout the country, with major emphasis in the southeastern states. Real estate projects developed, owned and managed by Harry J. Butler, Jr. are valued in excess of $500,000,000.