Todd Turner has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at OTO Development
Todd Turner has been named Chief Executive Officer of OTO Development, taking over the role from fellow co-founder Corry Oakes, who passed away unexpectedly on August 7. Oakes and Turner, along with Jim Ovenden, founded their namesake hotel
development and hospitality management company in May 2004 alongside George Dean Johnson Jr. and the late H. Wayne Huizenga.
Turner previously served as VP/Real Estate at OTO Development, which is part of The Johnson Group. He began his career developing real estate at WJB Blockbuster Video and then held positions of increasing responsibility at Extended Stay America. As VP/Real Estate at the NYSE-listed company, he helped turn ESA into the fastest growing owner-operated hotel chain in lodging history prior to its sale to Blackstone.
A graduate of The University of the South, Turner holds a bachelor's degree in English; he has spent his career with The Johnson Group's various companies. Away from work, he enjoys cooking, fly fishing, and spending time with his wife Kelsea and their family.