Todd is a native Texan and the son of a Baptist pastor. He graduated from Alamogordo (NM) High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in music education from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri in 1982. He completed a Master of Music degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1985.
Todd met his wife, Michele, while a student at William Jewell. She was also a music education major. Todd and Michele have two children: daughter, Mackenzie, and son, Landon and wife Katie, and daughter. Todd was ordained to the Gospel Ministry in 1985. He lists his interests as being coaching, golf, and computers.
Before coming to Abilene, Todd served at First Baptist Church, Henderson, Texas, for over six years and has served full-time as Minister of Music in the following churches: First Baptist Church, White Settlement; First Baptist Church, Grapevine; and First Baptist Church, San Marcos. He also served as Music Assistant at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler. Todd is a member of the Centurymen and the Singing Men of Texas.