John A. Brooks

MANAGING PARTNER

John A. Brooks was born in Columbus, OH and currently resides in Westerville. OH with his wife and four children.

He began his work career in commercial real estate after attending the Ohio State University. As a real estate agent for Equity Inc. he was frequently recognized as a Top Producer for the company and very active within the central Ohio real estate community. His sales, leasing, and development volume value exceeds over $500 million dollars over the course of his real estate career. As a trusted advisor to his clients he became involved on an ownership basis in a number of retail development projects throughout central Ohio. I

 In 2005, he was promoted by Equity Inc. to the position of Executive Vice President. In this role he oversaw brokerage and property management operations for the entire company and was instrumental in opening the Tampa, Florida office and Dayton, Ohio. Under his leadership the property management portfolio grew to over 5 million square feet and he oversaw 35+ agents in the offices of Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati, and Tampa, FL. John played an active role in the community as a board member for PDHC, NAIOP and other organizations

In 2010, he returned to his passion of investing in businesses and real estate for his own account and took a more active role in the family business – creating and executing unforgettable events. He’s the Managing Partner of 10+ service oriented businesses in central Ohio.

In 2015 he took a more active role as the Managing Partner in the family business of event venues and catering.  Since that time, BTTS Holdings Inc.  has grown to become the largest exclusive event venues operator in central Ohio with five venues, in house catering and floral design, and a strong focus on Giving Back.

He is a past Board Member of the New Albany Chamber of Commerce.  He is currently actively involved in Uptown Westerville, FCA, and Board President of Living Hope Mission – providing water, education and pastoral support to Cap-Haitien, Haiti.

Outside of work he enjoys gardening, spending time with family, supporting the Columbus Crew and traveling, especially to Italia.

FUN FACTS

1. My earlier career was as a Radio DJ.

2. My celebrity crush is Denzel Washington

FAVORITE QUOTE

Act justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly. - Micah 6:8