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1987 alumnus Otto Beatty III was appointed to Columbus City Council on January 27, 2025 to fill the vacant District 7 seat, bringing decades of experience in business, law, and real estate development to his role.

A lifelong Columbus resident, Councilmember Beatty has worked extensively in economic development, small business support, and real estate investment, with a focus on increasing access to affordable housing and expanding opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs.

With over 30 years of experience in real estate, Beatty has worked as an investor, developer, landlord, consultant, and attorney, participating in more than $250 million in transactions. As President of Otto Beatty Companies and Otto Beatty Real Estate, he played a key role in affordable housing initiatives and workforce development in Central Ohio. His leadership in the Emerging Developer Accelerator Program, Project REAP, and the Urban Land Institute’s Real Estate Diversity Initiative has contributed to expanding access for new developers in Columbus.

In addition to his work in real estate, Beatty is a leader in business development and entrepreneurship support. As Owner and Managing Director of Intelligent Office of Columbus, he provides virtual office solutions for small businesses and nonprofits.

Through OB3 Advisory and Management, helps entrepreneurs secure funding and achieve long-term  sustainability. His contributions to Columbus’ business community have been recognized on the Columbus Business First Power 100 List in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 

Beatty previously served in multiple public service roles, including positions on the City of  Columbus Downtown Commission, Development Commission, and Northeast Area Commission, where he helped shape policies on housing and economic development. He has also chaired the Ohio Elections Commission and served as a Commissioner on the Ohio Lottery Commission.

Beatty holds a degree from Morehouse College and a law degree from the University of Michigan Law 

School, with additional executive education in real estate from Rice University and business  coaching from Kent State University.

Columbus, the 14th largest city in the U.S. and the fastest-growing city in Ohio, is home to over  900,000 residents. A hub of innovation, culture, and economic opportunity, Columbus continues to  grow as a center for business, education, and community development.

 

Story by Dave Purpura, Columbus Dispatch

As his team prepared to accept the Division I boys state championship trophy, St. Charles swimming coach Kyle Goodrich couldn’t help but draw parallels to the Cardinals’ only previous title 17 years ago.

“In 2006 and 2007 we were state runners-up to (Cincinnati) St. Xavier and coming into 2008, we felt like we had a pretty good, deep squad that could contend for a state title,” Goodrich said. “We weren’t afraid to put it out there for the guys … and by the time we got to the state championships, they had a little bit of a lead and we ended up winning a close meet.”

“In 2006 and 2007 we were state runners-up to (Cincinnati) St. Xavier and coming into 2008, we felt like we had a pretty good, deep squad that could contend for a state title,” Goodrich said. “We weren’t afraid to put it out there for the guys … and by the time we got to the state championships, they had a little bit of a lead and we ended up winning a close meet.”

Considering few of the Cardinals’ swimmers were born at that time, this year’s group ended up writing its own thrilling story Saturday at Branin Natatorium.

In one of the more dramatic finishes at the state meet in recent memory, St. Charles junior Austin Carpenter erased a 1.34-second deficit on the fourth and final leg of the 400-yard freestyle relay, powering the Cardinals to first place in 2:59.97 – 0.05 of a second ahead of St. Xavier, winner of 15 of the past 16 team titles and a state-record 44 overall.

That win gave St. Charles 311 points, one more than the Bombers. 

St. Charles returned to the Big Apple February 6 to reprise its 2021 visit to the grand Metropolitan Club in downtown New York City.

 

Special thanks go out to to Bob Dilenschneider '61 and Paul Kuppich '05 for serving as hosts at this magnificent location. The event welcomed more than 30 alumni whose grad classes spanned six decades! Some traveled more than 2 hours by train to attend!

The group representing St. Charles included  Jim Lower (Head of School), Jaime Lawler (Advancement Director), Kristin Williams (Director of Donor Relations), and Louis J. Fabro '83 (Director of Communications and Alumni Affairs).  

 

Stay tuned for more details about a future alumni gatherings in the New York region as discussions begin about creating a formal regional "Alumni Group."

Good food and warm camaraderie was the hallmark of the recent St. Charles Spaghetti Dinner. The annual community gathering, sponsored by the St. Charles Alumni Association, was held from 1:00-6:30 p.m. in the Walter Student Commons on Sunday, February 2nd. More than 980 people enjoyed dinner in-person while the kitchen handled more than 300 carryout orders! 

 

We are especially grateful to:

• …Band Director Philip Meyer and the students in the St. Charles Concert and Jazz Band for entertaining us throughout the afternoon.  
• …Mr. Ey and Mr. Lower for being on hand to welcome and interact with our guests.
• …Mrs. Lawler for providing tours of the Brotherhood Center and for sharing her bubbly personality and energy with everyone.
• …Mrs. Hanna and her team of volunteers selling “Sprit Gear.”
• …the students and parents who coordinated the “50/50” raffle to benefit the Dominican Sisters of        Peace at Mohun Health Care Center.
• …the members of the St. Charles Alumni Association who handled our front-door duties and helped direct the kitchen volunteers.
• ….our annual “First Shift” line crew made up of the Ralston (five brothers!), Sweeney, and Davidson Families.
• …and of course, TJ Susi of Berwick Manor Catering as well as his staff, for the hot, intense, and messy job of preparing our food all day long!