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James Butler

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Professional Athlete at BC Lions Football Club
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

James Butler is a professional running back for the BC Lions, described by his GM as a "strong leader" and one of the most complete players in the league. He complements his athletic career with a Masters degree from the University of Iowa and a stated interest in B2B sales and leadership.

Originally from Chicago, James is a thoughtful and resilient individual who has written about his journey and the importance of preparing for a career after sports. He is focused on overcoming adversity and applying the lessons learned from his high-performance athletic career to future challenges.

Unique Fact: He wrote an article for the official CFL website titled, "You are more than an athlete, " sharing his perspective on his career journey.

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Current Role
Professional Athlete
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Priorities

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B2B Sales & Leadership
Explicitly listed as a core professional interest, indicating a focus on post-athletic career development and leveraging his experience in a business context.
High-Performance Mindset
A key part of his professional identity, drawing parallels between the discipline of professional sports and the drive required for success in business and leadership.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Professional Athlete
BC Lions Football Club
2-2023 - 12-2024
Professional Athlete
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club
12-2022 - 12-2024
Customer Service/Collections Assistant
SBC Waste Solutions
7-2021 - 4-2023
Professional Athlete for the BC Lions
BC Lions Football Club
1-2020 - 4-2020
Professional Athlete for the Houston Roughnecks
XFL
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Education
2017 - 2018
Master's degree
University of Iowa
2014 - 2017
Bachelor's degree
University of Nevada, Reno
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