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Leading with Relationships and Delighting in God's Providence: Todd Leyden, Executive Director of Fort Wilderness Ministries in Wisconsin
Todd Leyden is the Executive Director of Fort Wilderness in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He has been married to Robyn for 40 years, and they are the parents of three sons – Payton (deceased), Blake, and Chase. Todd and Robyn are members of Zionsville Fellowship Church (Indianapolis) and St. Germain Evangelical Free Church (Wisconsin).
Todd is the author of Eyes of the Father: Seeing Meaning in the Mirror, which chronicles the response to his and Robyn's prayer that God is glorified considering the passing of their son, Payton.
Previous to joining Fort Wilderness Ministries in 2016, Todd was the Vice President of NCAA Eligibility (2007 – 2016), President of Payton LLC (2002 – 2007), a professional services firm that provided consulting, outsourced CFO / Controller, and event management services, and Principal at Arthur Andersen LLP (1985-2002).
Todd has served on several boards, including E-gineering (2022-Current), Board President for a $15M ESOP of software consulting services, Oneida County Economic Development Corporation (2020-Current), and
Covenant Christian High School (2007-2016) - Board Chair (2010 – 2016), Treasurer, Lillian Davis Foundation (2007-2013). Board member, Treasurer, and the Indiana Humanities Council (2007- 2013). Executive committee of the Board, Treasurer, to name a few.
Todd holds a BS in Accounting from the Indiana Kelley School of Business.
In his free time, Todd enjoys golf, hiking, running, and spending time with his wife.