MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
September 18, 2023
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Co
lumbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mende lson:
In accordance
with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142;
D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to D.C. Official Code § § 25-201(a) , and 2 5-206, I
am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Mr. Bobby Cato, Jr.
Oates Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
(Ward 5 )
for
reappointment as a me mber of the Alcoholic Beverage and Can nabis Board , for a term to end
May 7 ,
2027.
Enclosed
you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee,
together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation.
Please do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
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thairma~ Phil Mendelson
at the request
of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
18 To confirm the reappointment of Mr. Bobby Cato, Jr. as a member of the Alcoholic
19 Beverage and Cannabis Board.
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21 RESOLVED, BY COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
22 resolution may be cited as the "Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board Bobby Cato, Jr.
23 Confirmation Resolution of 2023".
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Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
26 Mr. Bobby Cato, Jr.
27 Oates Street, N.E.
28 Washington, DC 20002
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31 as a member of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board, established by D.C. Official Code
32 §§ 25-201(a) and 25-206, and in accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978,
33 effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-142; D.C. Official Code§ 1-523.01), for a term to end
34 May 7, 2027.
35 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
36 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
37 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Executive Office of the Mayor - Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Bobby Cato, Jr.
Bobby Cato, Jr. is a real estate consultant for Coldwell Banker
Realty, and has served in roles from investment specialist to
principals in the industry for nearly a decade.
Mr. Cato has developed and implemented several public-private
partnership community engagement campaigns and programs in the
Washington, D.C.- area and other metropolitan cities around the
country. He has launched successful campaigns for the Weather
Channel, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service,
Samsung, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A, Staples, and South West
Airlines. In addition, Mr. Cato has years of experience producing a
variety of business conferences and special events. In his current
work, he supports his client’s goal of increasing their customer base
through networking events and innovative social media campaigns—with a primary focus on
engaging African- American and other communities of color. Mr. Cato has served on the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board since 2018.
Prior to CGH, Mr. Cato served as the Manager of the Council of Urban Boards of Education at
the National School Boards Association. In that role, he was the primary liaison to more than 40
superintendents and school board chairs from urban school districts across the country, and
managed conferences and events that empowered educational leaders to impact student
achievement from inception to culmination. Mr. Cato is a seasoned educator and school
administrator, having spent years in the classroom. In addition, he’s served as the Director of
Technology Programming and Innovation for the largest teacher preparation association in the
U.S., the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education; and Senior Education Project
Manager at the National Environmental Education Foundation. Throughout his career, Mr. Cato
has hosted countless art and culture events in and around the city, once serving as a member of
the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Fundraiser Benefit Committee. He’s also raised funds to
support several other arts and education initiatives throughout D.C.
A Ward 5 resident, Mr. Cato obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education
from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a Master of Science degree
in Educational Administration and Policy Development from Trinity University.
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Bobby Cato
Washington, D.C. • Blcato2@gmail.com • 202.321.1731
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Experienced, accomplished professional with highly transferrable experience in audience engagement,
program management and social responsibility.
► Human Resources: Natural talent and passion for communicating with and positively influencing
multiple types of individuals, teams, communities, and audiences.
► Program Management: Demonstrated excellence managing ongoing simultaneous projects,
articulating strategies, and determining scope of impact.
► Relationship Building: Expert ability to establish and maintain enduring professional relationships
that meet common needs and mutual objectives.
► Strategic Planning: Proven history of systematically preparing methods that achieve desired goals.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Master of Science in Educational Administration and Policy Development
TRINITY UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY, Greensboro, NC
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Real Estate Salesperson License
Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia
National Association of Realtors Professional Certification
GREEN® Designation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Real Estate Consultant (2022-present)
Skilled communicator who builds positive relationships with diverse buyers, sellers, and team members.
Hands-on knowledge of MLS database administration and client management software. Proficient in
price negotiation with buyers and presenting purchase offers to sellers to achieve successful property
transactions.
Selected Contributions: Bobby Cato
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• Help homeowners improve the resource efficiency of their homes—from low-cost fixes to big-
budget remodels.
• Facilitate training/seminars on the benefits consumers gain from resource-efficient homes,
smart homes, and certified homes.
• Advise sellers on how to make their homes more appealing to potential buyers, increasing
average selling prices by 16% from initial appraisals.
REAL LIVING AT HOME REAL ESTATE (RLAH)
Real Estate Investment Specialist (2019 – 2022)
Experienced Realtor licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV). Skilled at
marketing, selling and leasing residential properties. Adept in providing thoughtful guidance and
assistance through every phase of the homebuying/selling process.
Selected Contributions:
• Sold $8.M+ of residential real estate.
• Received Home Snap’s Excellence in Customer Service Award in 2020 and 2021.
• Awarded Brokerage Top Performer Award for sales volume in 2021.
CENTRAL PROPERTIES, LLC
Associate Partner (2015 – 2019)
Licensed real estate professional with 5+ years of experience in the brokerage of residential and
commercial properties. Proven ability to increase agency revenue and client acquisitions through
marketing, sales, and customer relations. Skilled at generating and curating business through networking
and prospecting.
Selected Contributions:
• Utilized innovative sales strategies that resulted in a 20% increase in business revenue and a 25%
increase in referrals.
• Analyzed market trends to effectively advise clients and developed competitive market proposals.
• Developed and implemented professional development modules aimed at improving the sales
and marketing strategies used by in-house agents.
CGH MARKETING, LLC
Principal (2015 – 2020)
Appointed priorities, directed energy and resources, and ensured all involved parties are working towards
common goals. Researched the competition, determined target audience’s wants and needs, and created
strategic marketing plans that met those needs. Secured relationships with organizations that shared
common interests in order to launch successful branding initiatives. Utilized project management skills
while coordinating the logistics, goals, and technical direction of important outreach events.
Selected Contributions: ▪ Developed social connections highly conducive to achieving overall company goals and mission.
▪ Increased attendance 25% at Taste of DC 2017 by designing winning outreach strategies for
Southwest Airlines.
▪ Boosted Via’s car subscription rate 20% with effective marketing plans that reached and won
over the target audience.
NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (NSBA)
Manager (2013 – 2015)
Effectively managed lucrative programs from planning and development stages all the way through to
completion. Allocated resources in ways that attained promotional and social media objectives.
Selected Contributions:
▪ Increased conference participation 15% in one year.
▪ Procured important partnerships with Sodexo, Revolution Foods, and Discovery
Communications; surpassed the funding goal of $500k.
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION (NEEF)
Senior Education Project Manager (2008 – 2012)
Positively influenced more than 100k teachers and students while partnering with Samsung, Staples,
Toyota, and The Weather Channel. Organized, motivated, and controlled resources to achieve specific
goals in a dynamic environment. Created strategic relationships between public, private, and
government agencies. Partnered and worked effectively with the EPA, National Park Service, and The
National Education Association.
Selected Contribution:
▪ Reached record participation numbers for the National Public Lands Day Program and gained
endorsements from Georgia Congressman John Lewis and Former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.
Additional Experience
Director of Technology Programming and Initiatives, American Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education (AACTE)
Technology Coordinator, Hyde Leadership Public Charter School
Senior Instructional Designer, The Project Management Group
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724 -7681
To: Tommy Wells, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: July 6, 2023
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution nominating Donovan Anderson and
Bobby Cato, Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board and for Donovan
Anderson to serve as Chairperson of the Board
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced resolution and
found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Vanessa Careiro, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
202-724-1303, or me at 202- 724-7681.
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Elizabeth Cavendish