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John Butler
Chief Executive Officer at
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Net worth: 41 M $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
John C.
Butler is currently President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at NACCO Industries, Inc. since 2017, and President & Chief Executive Officer at NACCO Natural Resources Corp.
since 2015.
He serves as Director at National Mining Association, Hyster-Yale, Inc. since 2012, The National Coal Council, and Caddo Creek Resources Co. LLC as Director & Manager.
He is Non-Independent Director at Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co. since 2017 and Trustee at Cleveland Botanical Garden since 2013.
Former roles include President & Chief Executive Officer at North American Coal Corporation India Pvt Ltd., Director, Controller & Assistant Secretary at Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. from 2012 to 2017, Director at Midwest AgEnergy Group LLC from 2019 to 2022, Investment Banker at McFarland, Dewey & Co. LLC from 1990 to 1995, Associate-Mergers & Acquisitions at Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc. from 1988 to 1990, Treasurer & Vice President-Corporate Development at Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. from 2008 to 2012, Assistant Secretary at The Kitchen Collection LLC from 2014 to 2017, and Investment Analyst at Prudential Agricultural Realty Group.
Education includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from Purdue University in 1983 and 1984, respectively, and an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1989.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | 468,073 ( 7.82% ) | 20 M $ | 2026-08-30 | |
| 2026-06-30 | 363,884 ( 3.69% ) | 11 M $ | 2026-08-30 | |
| 2026-06-30 | 271,808 ( 1.88% ) | 9 M $ | 2026-08-30 | |
NACCO INDUSTRIES 0.59% | 2026-03-03 | 9,195 ( 0.59% ) | 393 454 $ | 2026-08-30 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,800 ( 0.08% ) | 94 808 $ | 2026-08-30 | |
| 2026-05-28 | 2,800 ( 0.08% ) | 87 948 $ | 2026-08-30 |
John Butler active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-09-30 |
| HYSTER-YALE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2011-12-31 |
| HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 2017-08-31 |
The National Coal Council
 The National Coal Council The National Coal Council is a private company based in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Caddo Creek Resources Co. LLC
 Caddo Creek Resources Co. LLC CoalEnergy Minerals Provides coal mining services | Director/Board Member | - |
National Mining Association
 National Mining Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a national mining membership association | Director/Board Member | - |
NACCO Natural Resources Corp.
 NACCO Natural Resources Corp. CoalEnergy Minerals Explores, develops and markets coal mines | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-06-30 |
Cleveland Botanical Garden
 Cleveland Botanical Garden Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as botanical garden | Director/Board Member | 2011-04-27 |
Former positions of John Butler
| Companies | Position | End |
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Midwest AgEnergy Group LLC
 Midwest AgEnergy Group LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Owns and operates bio-refineries for ethanol production | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-31 |
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Training of John Butler
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
85
1st degree connections
18
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 18 |
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NACCO Industries, Inc.
 NACCO Industries, Inc. CoalEnergy Minerals Operates as a holding company which operates surface mines that supply coal to power companies | Energy Minerals |
McFarland, Dewey & Co. LLC
 McFarland, Dewey & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services | Finance |
Midwest AgEnergy Group LLC
Midwest AgEnergy Group LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Owns and operates bio-refineries for ethanol production | Process Industries |
Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc.
 Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Manufactures chocolates and sugar candies. | Process Industries |
NACCO Natural Resources Corp.
NACCO Natural Resources Corp. CoalEnergy Minerals Explores, develops and markets coal mines | Energy Minerals |
Hyster-Yale Group, Inc.
 Hyster-Yale Group, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures materials handling equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Purdue University
 Purdue University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Kitchen Collection LLC
 The Kitchen Collection LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Sells kitchenware, small electrical appliances and related accessories | Producer Manufacturing |
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
 Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Designs, markets and distributes small electric kitchen & household appliances | Consumer Durables |
The National Coal Council
The National Coal Council The National Coal Council is a private company based in Washington, DC. | |
National Mining Association
National Mining Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a national mining membership association | Commercial Services |
Prudential Agricultural Realty Group | |
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Cleveland Botanical Garden Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as botanical garden | Consumer Services |
Hyster-Yale, Inc.
 Hyster-Yale, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures and sells line of lift trucks | Producer Manufacturing |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Caddo Creek Resources Co. LLC
Caddo Creek Resources Co. LLC CoalEnergy Minerals Provides coal mining services | Energy Minerals |
North American Coal Corporation India Pvt Ltd.
 North American Coal Corporation India Pvt Ltd. CoalEnergy Minerals Explores, develops and markets coal mines | Energy Minerals |
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co.
 Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Designs, markets and distributes small electric kitchen and household appliances | Consumer Durables |
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