Meet Steve.
“My wife is my best friend. Our family is our happy place. We live by our family values: purpose, courage, family, giving, and fun.” – Steve Otto
Steve Otto is relational leader who loves equipping and encouraging others to help them discover their calling and step into the amazing adventure that God has for each of us. Steve is passionated about marriage and family and seeing others not just manage but thrive.
Proving wedding entertainment is so much more than just hosting a great party – it’s about highlighting so many meaningful and sacred moments – it’s a ministry. Steve is currently the owner/operator of Steve Otto Entertainment.
Steve has 14 years of military service in the US Army Reserve Band and a Master Fitness Trainer.
Steve is also an ordained pastor with over 12 years of ministry experience in Children’s Ministry, Deaf Ministry, and Family Ministry. He is gifted with leveraging technology to support ministry and organizations.
Steve has been married to his wife Amy for 23 years and they have three wonderful kids, Hannah, Jacob, and Leah. Steve and his family have a shared love for travel and adventure, with a particular fondness for family trips and creating cherished memories.
Ministry Training
NY DSOM | Ordained Minister, May 8, 2018
NY DSOM | Licensed Minister, February 18, 2016
NY DSOM | Certified Minister, February 10, 2015
Attended KidsMin Conference | September 2013
Wedding Entertainment
Performing as an Emcee for weddings since 1995 as owner of Steve Otto Entertainment
Completed Love Story Workshop with Mark Ferrell
Completed Master of Ceremonies Workshop with Mark Ferrell
Attender of Mobile Beat DJ Conferences
Completed The Professional Process with Peter Merry
Computer & Tech Skills
BS in Computer Science, Roberts Wesleyan, 1998
Computer Programming | Java, COBOL, Extream, Various Scripting Languages
Web Development | HTML, PHP, Javascript, JSON, JQuery, CSS3, WordPress
Video Editing | Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Character Animator
Audio Editing | Audacity, Adobe Audition
Graphic Design | Photoshop, Illustrator
Military Experience
Army Reserves – 1993 – 2007
Acting First Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Squad Leader
Training NCO, Operations NCO
Primary Leadership Development Course
Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course
Army School of Music BNCOC Course
Master Fitness Trainer [P5]
Instructor Certified
Additional Accomplishments & Fun Facts
Conversational in ASL
Accomplished Goal of Bench Press 1-Rep Max of 315lbs
Fastest 5 mile race time: 27:08
Fastest 10 mile race time: 59:58 | US Army 10 Miler
Max Pull-ups PR: 48 reps