Meet Butch Lawter
R. S. "Butch" Lawter, Jr., Vice-Chairman
Representing: District 7
Sworn in: December 2018
Term Expires in: 2026
Professional Position
Senior Delivery Officer; Utilities, Funding and Asset Management, and Stormwater practice areas with WithersRavenel, Inc.
Education
1993 Graduate of N.C. State University with MS Civil Engineering
1987 Graduate of Clemson University with BS Civil Engineering
Boards, Committees, and Other Community Service
Currently serving on the following Boards and Committees:
- Executive Committee Central Pines Regional Council (formerly TJCOG) (2023-24)
- Vice Chair, NC Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO)
- Johnston Community College Board of Trustees
- Chairman, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Tax and Finance Sub-committee
- Member, US Representative Brad Knott's Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Other and Former Board Associations; Awards and Recognitions:
- Partner, Overflow Church
- CAMPO Representative, Town of Clayton
- Past-Chairman of Central Pines Regional Council (2023-24)
- Councilman, Town of Clayton 1999 – 2003 and 2008 – 2018
- CPRC Representative, Town of Clayton
- CAMPO Representative, Town of Clayton
- Former Member, Western Johnston Regional Water and Sewer Authority, Town of Clayton
- Former Member Board of Directors, Clayton Recreational Foundation
- Former Member, Town of Clayton Recreation Advisory Committee
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Page last updated on: December 5, 2025