OSBA expresses its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the association’s fifth executive director, John M. Brandt, who passed away on June 12. He was 65.
Brandt served OSBA for three decades, and was the association’s executive director from 1994 until his retirement in 2006. He was known throughout his career — and especially around the Statehouse — for his leadership and experience in advocating for public boards of education and Ohio’s children.
Brandt joined OSBA as the association’s first labor relations negotiator in 1976. He went on to serve as labor relations director, chief lobbyist, legislative director and deputy executive director. He succeeded Craig Gifford as executive director on July 1, 1994.
Over the years, Brandt represented OSBA on dozens of statewide and national committees. He also was a popular speaker who was invited to make presentations at numerous National School Boards Association and American Association of School Administrators national conferences, as well as OSBA’s own workshops, Capital Conference, and regional spring and fall meetings.
Visiting hours and services will be held at Maeder-Quint & Tiberi Funeral Home, 1068 S. High St., Columbus, OH. For more information, click here.