Operations & Development Manager
Todd, born and raised in the Midwest, is passionate about the position that Watershed Management holds in the Tucson community. A graduate of Western Michigan University, where he played football and earned captain his Senior year. Todd came to Arizona following a career with YMCA where he married (Rebecca) his wife of 19 years, and has three daughters (Josephine, Abigail, and Vivian). Todd operated the iconic historic Hotel Congress and Maynards Market and Kitchen for 20 years before pursuing his passion for conservation, sustainability, and community development. Todd believes in teamwork, integrity, loyalty, hard work, and commitment. Garnering numerous awards such as Small Business Leader of the Year (2008), Small Business Growth of the Year (2010), Best Place to Work (2016), and Trip Advisor Green Leaf Gold Level Designation for Hotel Congress (2016). Todd has been very active in the community serving on multiple boards such as Women’s Foundation of So. Arizona, Tucson City of Gastronomy, AZPM, Downtown Tucson Partnership, and YMCA of Southern AZ. Founder and director of Agave Heritage Festival, his passion for improving Southern Arizona is only matched by his devotion to his family. Todd enjoys reading, driving in the mountains of Patagonia, Arizona, dining at local independent restaurants with Rebecca, and watching his daughters participate in sports.