James M. Danko is an American entrepreneur and academic administrator serving as the 21st president of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, since 2011.

He started his first business, a medical and fitness equipment company, when he was 19, simultaneously earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in religious studies from John Carroll University.

[3] During his tenure, the university has reported a significant increase in the number of applicants and financial support, and has received several high regional and national rankings.

[2][4] In interviews, Danko has talked of plans to expand the university's reputation and student population, and in 2013, he moved to enter Butler in the Big East Conference.

[3][4] Danko also became Vice-Chair of the Big East Board of Directors, and currently represents them on the NCAA Division I Presidential Forum.