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Joshua Butler

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Managing Director, Investment Banking at The McLean Group
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Joshua Butler is a Managing Director at The McLean Group, specializing in the Defense, Government & Intelligence (DGI) practice. A licensed CPA with an MBA from Cornell, he has over a decade of experience advising on M&A and corporate strategy, leading transactions valued at over $1 billion for founder-owned and private equity-backed companies.

Outside of his professional life, Joshua is a travel and fitness enthusiast. He resides in Arlington, VA, and prioritizes spending quality time with his wife and two sons.

Unique fact: Joshua graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Howard University.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Managing Director, Investment Banking
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
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Priorities

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Defense & Gov't M&A
He leads the Defense, Government & Intelligence practice, advising on complex transactions, including the recent sale of Rite-Solutions to Arcfield.
Transaction Strategy
As a podcast guest, he has shared insights on managing change, valuation, and leadership communication throughout the M&A process.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Managing Director, Investment Banking
The McLean Group
5-2024
Director, Investment Banking
The McLean Group
7-2019 - 4-2024
Director, Investment Banking
Baird
7-2015 - 6-2019
Vice President
Barclays Investment Bank
7-2006 - 6-2013
Engagement Manager
KPMG
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Media appearances

Josh Butler Promoted to Managing Director | The McLean Group. Featured in The McLean Group
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Joshua Butler Joins The McLean Group. Featured in The McLean Group
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Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Esade
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