Commissioner Bios

Commissioner Bios

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Joseph "Joey" Peavy

Current Term of Office: 2020-2024
First Elected Commissioner in 2012


1223 Starlington Road
Georgiana, AL 36033


Cell: 334-437-1884


Email Address: jdpeavy52@gmail.com



Education: 1984 Graduate of Georgiana High School
LBW College 1985


Occupation: Bridge Inspector for Norfolk Southern Railroad


Personal Information: Married to Lisa Blackburn Peavy
Children – a daughter, Jordan Peavy and a son Joseph Peavy

Member of Southside Baptist Church


When asked "why do you serve in public office?":

“I would like to make Butler County a thriving community where not only will our children want to come back to raise their families, but others will also want to move here."


Jesse F. McWilliams, III

Current Term of Office: 2022-2026
First Elected Commissioner in 2000

119 Pinedale
Greenville, AL 36037


Cell: 334-525-0855


Email Address:
 jmcwilliamsbutlerco@gmail.com



Education: Greenville High School Graduate, 1979;
LBW College, 1980

Occupation: Owner Real Pit BBQ
Bus Driver Butler County Board of Education


Personal Information: Married to Linda McWilliams
2 Children; 2 Grandchildren


When asked "why you serve in public office": 

“To be able to serve the public in a positive way to show that elected officials can work together for the good of the public.”


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Rebecca M. Butts
Active Chairperson since January 21, 2024

Current Term of Office: 2022-2026
First Elected Commissioner in 2020


1602 Old Stage Road
Greenville, AL 36037


Cell: 334-391-7698


Email Address: bettabutts12@yahoo.com



Education: Fort Dale Academy Graduate 1995

Auburn University -1998


Occupation: Sales Consultant Clayton Homes


Personal Information: Married to Jason Butts
4 Children –Tripp Richardson, Nate Richardson, Alli Butts and Jase Butts


Member of Antioch East Baptist Church -

5th and 6th Grade Sunday School Teacher and Mission Friends Teacher


When asked "why you serve in public office":

“I have a desire to serve my community and have been blessed to serve the people of Butler County in many different ways over the past 10 years. Being a part of local government gives me another opportunity to give back to my community.”


Allin Whittle

Active Vice-Chairman since January 21, 2024
Term of Office: 2020-2024
First Elected Commissioner in 2012


760 Old Central Road
Greenville, AL 36037


Cell: 334-437-1475


Email Address: alwhittle@camelliacom.com


Education: Educational Specialist Degree in Administration & Supervision

Occupation: Retired Assistant Superintendent Butler County, Alabama Schools



Personal Information: Married to Betty L. Whittle
2 Children - Lt. Colonel Ret Allin Lamont Whittle II, Marquetta Whittle - F.B.I. Analyst
4 Grandchildren


When asked "why you serve in public office":

"This is a way to give back for the many blessings that the Lord has bestowed upon me.”


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Aaron Darrell Sanders
Current Term of Office: 2020-2024
First Elected Commissioner in 2012

22530 McKenzie Grade Road
McKenzie, AL 36456


Cell: 334-303-9503


Email Address:
 darrellsanders63@yahoo.com




Education: 1980 Graduate of Georgiana High School

Occupation: Self Employed owner of Sanders Masonry, Inc.

Personal Information: Rita Turner Sanders of Troy, Alabama
2 Children - Twins born in April 2012, son Brett and daughter Breanna


When asked "why you serve in public office":

"I serve to make our County a better place to live. I also serve to meet the needs of the People in our County and to give accountability for the tax payers dollars. It's an honor to represent our county residents."


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