Jason Butcher

Director, Williston Basin Career and Technical Education Center

Jason Butcher joined the Williston Basin CTE Center in July 2026, bringing over 30 years of experience in education and leadership.

A longtime Montana educator, he served as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. Twice named Central Montana Administrator of the Year, he was also honored as Montana Superintendent of the Year in 2012. Jason serves on ACTE’s national Work-Based Learning Policy Committee and spent eight years mentoring school leaders across Montana. Passionate about student success, career pathways, and community service, Jason also guides fly fishing trips on the Missouri River and volunteers as a firefighter and Emergency Medical Responder with the York Volunteer Fire Department.