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Rob Rain Named CEO at OTO Development

Rob Rain, previously the President of the Industrial Division at Johnson Development Associates, has joined OTO Development as Chief Executive Officer. He is carrying on the legacy of OTO’s former CEOs: the late Corry Oakes, who led the company for its first 18 years, and Todd Turner, who recently retired.

OTO Development Takes Long-Term View for Its Hotel Portfolio

Even with all the hurdles in the way of new hotel projects, OTO Development isn't standing still.

Spartanburg gets a minor league baseball team, plans downtown stadium

Minor league baseball will return to Spartanburg for the first time in three decades when a Texas Rangers Class A affiliate moves into a new stadium to be built downtown next to the A.C. Hotel.

Todd Turner Named Chief Executive Officer of 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 earlier this month.

OTO Development mourns the loss of CEO Corry W. Oakes III

Corry W. Oakes III, co-founder and CEO of OTO Development, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, leaving behind his beloved wife, Amy, and their three daughters Ashley, Elizabeth and Lauren.

Johnson Development Associates to activate 75,000+ sq. ft. office space in Downtown Spartanburg

Johnson Development Associates, Inc. (JDA), part of The Johnson Group, has purchased 135 N. Church St. from Purpose Financial to increase office inventory in Downtown Spartanburg.

OTO Acquires Beachfront Hotel in North Carolina

OTO Development is growing once again with its fifth acquisition in just three years, the purchase of the Holiday Inn Resort Wilmington E-Wrightsville Beach.

Stronger Together: A Message from Geordy Johnson

We pledge to do our part in combatting all forms of hatred, disrespect, and bigotry.

The Johnson Group joins SC leaders in support of clean energy

We support increasing the amount of clean energy generated in South Carolina and think the Public Service Commission should too.

The Johnson Group mourns the loss of William Spry

William Spry, COO and President of Johnson Development’s self-storage division, passed away on August 22, 2019. JDA’s team members, partners, families and friends will forever mourn the loss of William and his leadership, generosity, intelligence, modesty and friendship.