About Todd Sudick

Todd is currently the incumbent Bonner County Commissioner.

Todd spent his younger years in Whittier, California.  He attended high school in Whittier and college in Utah. He moved to Idaho in 1981, settling in the Priest River area. 

MARRIED
Todd and Patricia have been married for 18 years

CHILDREN
Two grown children, Ian and Jennifer

EDUCATION
1965-1970
Mt. San Antonio College – Aviation
Utah State University – Aviation Technology

CIVIC
VFW Life Member
NRA Life Member
Member of the Bonner County Waterways Advisory Board
Member of the Priest River Airport Board
President, Head of the Pend Oreille Rowing Regatta
Docent at the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center
Priest River Chamber of Commerce

HOBBIES
Skiing
Boating
Restoring cars
Certified Pharmacy Technician

CAREER EXPERIENCE
Todd’s leadership experience started right after college when he embarked on a 22 year active and reserve career in the Marine Corps. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in 1971 and retired in 1993 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He received his pilot wings in 1972 and flew jets, transports and helicopters. The Marine Corps gave Todd the opportunity to develop his leadership skills in various Squadron and Group level Command and Staff billets.

In 1977 Todd went to work for the airlines and retired as a Captain on the Airbus A320 in 2007. From 1976 to 1985 Todd owned several businesses that included a 7-11 franchise, a real estate investment company, real estate sales and an automotive machine shop. He understands the demands of small business. 

Over the years Todd has found time to become involved in Bonner County and local issues at many levels. Prior to being elected Commissioner, he spent 14 years on the Bonner county Waterways Advisory Board. Waterways gave him the opportunity to work with many grants, recommend regulatory change, develop boating laws and work with many Federal agencies. In 2013 he was appointed to the Priest River Airport Board where he served until being sworn in as Commissioner. Over the years Todd has served as Chairman for the Bonner County District 82 insurance committee, the Priest River High School curriculum committee, chaired the Riverside Road paving committee and served on the Idaho Registration Task Force. As a 35 year resident of Bonner County, he has always made commitment to the community a priority.