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Meet Todd

26 years of showing up.

Todd and his wife, Deanna, raised their four sons in Waterford and continue to call it home.

Meet Todd

26 years of showing up.

A short introduction, in four chapters.

From the family archive

  1. Todd Valdez and his wife, Deanna, standing together on the front porch of their home.

    01

    Home and Family

    Todd has lived in Waterford for 26 years. He and his wife, Deanna, raised their four sons here and continue to call Waterford home.

  2. 02

    A New Path at 39

    Todd began his career in environmental services and worked his way into management. At 39, he returned to school and earned his bachelor’s degree, later beginning a career in pharmaceutical sales.

    That decision reflects a pattern throughout Todd’s life: keep learning, take responsibility, and keep moving forward.

  3. Todd Valdez with a group of runners in front of a Tuolumne River Parkway Waterford sign.
    Todd Valdez with a group in helmets and climbing harnesses at an outdoor course among pine trees.

    03

    Running and Community Service

    Todd is an avid trail runner and marathon runner. In Waterford, he has served as a Scoutmaster, coached recreation sports, helped bring Teens Run Modesto to the community, and organized cleanup and improvement projects along the Tuolumne River trail.

  4. 04

    Life Outside Work

    Todd enjoys gardening, barbecuing, improving outdoor spaces, spending time with his family, and being outside.

Todd believes that circumstances do not have to determine outcomes. Individuals, families, and communities can build something better through persistence, care, and steady work.