The last session is focused on entrepreneurship and business leadership with Mr. Todd Lindsey. Over the last 30 years, Mr. Lindsey has been a pioneer in the structured finance industry, founding and operating companies with his partners in multiple asset classes. These companies have targeted commercial and residential real estate, aircraft, franchise and small business lending sectors. In addition to finance companies, Mr. Lindsey currently owns and manages companies in the education, manufacturing, agriculture, energy, food service, fitness and real estate sectors.

From 2008 to 2010 Mr. Lindsey consulted with multiple government agencies to first identify the role securitization played in the financial crisis and subsequently to evaluate potential solutions to the instability of the credit and lending markets. Mr. Lindsey testified before congress on this subject in 2010.

In addition to his business activities, Todd currently serves or has served on the Board of Directors for the following: A10 Capital, Cold Chain, G2 Energy, Agri Beef, Aviation Finance Group, Commercial Lending Corp., Gogo Labs, Parrilla Grill, 13th Street Pub & Grill, Boise YMCA, Make-a-Wish Foundation, St. Joseph’s School Board, Stock Farm Club Board, and the Warhawk Air Museum.

Todd has been married to Cassy for 32 years. They have four children: Belle (22), Reed (21), Brand (18) and Kate (14).