His long history in the commercial real estate industry began in 1987, with the purchase of his first building in Hempstead, New York. Since then, he has become an established property owner with properties on Long Island, New York City and Upstate, New York. A lifelong resident of Long Island, Todd moved back after graduating from SUNY Oneonta with a degree in Political Science. He settled in South Huntington, where he has now lived for over thirty years. An active member of the community, Todd served five years as a volunteer at the Huntington First Aid Squad.