About Todd

Todd describes himself as the "details guy". He has a knack for listening to the "popcorn popper" of ideas that seem to dominate most entrepreneurs' brains. He is generally able to figure out which kernels are the tastiest. Together, tasks are prioritized, plans are formed and stuff gets done! Todd has also been able to figure out how to achieve and maintain profitability, build financial models, help raise capital and franchise business concepts.

First and foremost, Todd likes to help people. Although he loves to play with numbers, he realizes the most important aspect to the success of a company is the way it maintains its relationships (with customers, employees, vendors ... EVERYBODY). 

Todd's philosophy is to do the right thing, every day, every time.....and don't forget to have some fun and find joy in your workplace. 

And speaking of joy, several years ago Todd helped start an organization of fathers and daughters to share joyful outdoor experiences. Read about it here

Business History

Green Mill Restaurants, Inc.
As the President and Co-Founder of Green Mill Restaurants, Inc., Todd helped build the company from 2 restaurants to over 30. System wide sales increased from 3 million to over 70 million. The company was profitable (profitability increased each year from 1995 to 2007). 

Todd was awarded the Ernst and Young Master Entrepreneur of the Year in 2003 or the Midwest region and is a member of the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year National Hall of Fame . Todd sold his stock to his partner of 17 years in September of 2007.

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Mr. Movies, Inc.
As the Vice President of Franchising and COO, Todd assisted with the company's early growth in the video industry's "go-go" period of 1983 to 1989.  He was invited back to the company as a consultant in the mid-90s to help position the company for a round of venture capital and a strategy shift. The company was ultimately sold to Blockbuster Entertainment.

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As the Executive Vice President, Todd was hired to convert the company from a restaurant operating company in to a franchising company. This goal was achieved in less than four years and the company was later sold to New York Burrito.