Todd Wallace

Todd is thrilled to be a member of the CBLD team (Cooperative Board Leadership Development Program). He has served for four years as president of the board of Peoples Food Co-op in Portland, Oregon; and was instrumental in leading the board through the process of adopting Policy Governance.

His previous experience (as a teacher, trainer, editor, and facilitator) has led to his current work of assisting boards and other board leaders in achieving excellence. “My favorite aspects of being a board leader are connecting with the member owners, building a positive and productive relationship between directors and management, and the continued improvement of group dynamics and leadership skills,” he said. Todd is excited by the potential of cooperatives to help create a vibrant, more equitable economy; and the role of our co-op boards to be leaders in this cultural conversation.

Todd’s services include:

• Board leadership training and support
• Retreat planning and facilitation
• Ongoing consulting support to boards
• Governance workshops and trainings
• Board resource development

“Todd has been for me and my Board an invaluable ally and teacher. Todd is a great listener and instructor. He’s wise, he’s funny, he’s patient, he’s an encourager, he’s a gentle leader, and he has an amazing ability to correct me without making me feel like I was incorrect to begin with, how could you not love that! I would recommend Todd as a resource and guide whose value far exceeds his cost!”
—Emily Elmore, Board President, Fort Collins Food Co-op, Fort Collins, Colorado

“I have worked with consultants for over 40 years and have not had a consultant like Todd Wallace, he has a continuous stream of insight on co-op concepts and an in-depth wealth of resources. There’s not a request he couldn’t answer.”
—Sam Rodriguez, Board President, Toledo Natural Food Co-op, Toledo, Ohio