Greg Kerr

Fourth year Greg Kerr sat down with the Communications Team in the Great Hall of the Ohio Union to tell us about his great journey here at Ohio State. We are certain you will find his story just as extraordinary as we do.

Determined, extroverted and communicative: these are the words that best describe this Buckeye, born and raised in nearby Granville. Greg, a marketing major, has been minoring in school spirit in a major way. As we started our walk down memory lane, Greg answered our one burning question: why Ohio State? “I didn’t choose Ohio State to be honest,” he said, smiling warmly. “It was just close by and I knew I could go home whenever I wanted. The funny thing is, I never really did go home.” Time and change surely show that one can create a home here in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. Through countless activities, jobs and experiences Greg was able to make Ohio State his home.

You’ve definitely seen Greg at a home football game chanting O-H-I-O as a cheerleader for two years prior to becoming the nation’s most-followed mascot. Last spring, Greg had the honor of joining the Brutus Buckeye mascot program. “Being the mascot for the university, you are essentially the face of Ohio State,” Greg shared. “Many think that it’s all about the football games, but I get to see everyone’s story here at Ohio State and the many paths people take.” One of the most important lessons Greg has learned came through this special opportunity to bring others so much joy. “By being Brutus, I have learned to be truly genuine, treat everyone in the same way and make everyone happy.”

During his time here at Ohio State, Greg has managed to live with the same roommates from his freshman year. He knows they will be friends for life. As for his favorite spot on campus, Greg chose the 11^th floor of Thompson library. His favorite place off campus is Antrum Park, which just so happens to be the place where he first learned how to ride a bike. Thinking back on his journey here, Greg talked about being motivated and driven by his peers at the Fisher College of Business and two other athletes he has always looked up to: Aaron Craft and Joshua Perry. Greg hopes to be remembered for bringing out the best in others. As an intern within the Office of Student Life, Greg works on promotional materials for student organizations. He shared that he is passionate about making the lives of the Student Life staff easier by pitching in to help with whatever is needed, even beyond his job duties.

With graduation ahead of him, one thing on his bucket list is to take his mom on an official tour of campus. We have a hunch they might reminisce about their first Ohio State sporting event together when Greg was just a child, and he wondered aloud to her about who might be behind that Brutus costume…neither of them knowing that it would one day be him.

One thing’s for sure, Greg Kerr will continue to hold onto the spirit of Brutus Buckeye wherever his life takes him.