Todd Schurz
Todd joined Schurz Communications Inc. in 1989 and has served in a number of roles, including managing publishing and television operations. He was born in San Francisco, California, graduated from Brown University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Economics, and later received his Master of Business Administration in 1989 from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with majors in Marketing and Management.
Todd currently serves on the boards of the Herschend Enterprises (chair), News Media Alliance, American Press Institute (API), Beacon Health Foundation, and University of Notre Dame College of Arts & Letters Advisory Council. He has served on the boards of the CBS Television Network Affiliates Association, Hoosier State Press Association’s Foundation (also a past president), and Mutual Insurance Company Limited. He is a former Chair of the Memorial Hospital board, the Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County, the Poynter Institute’s National Advisory Board, and the coordinating committee for the Regional Approach to Progress. He has served on numerous other community organization boards, including United Way, Project Future, and the Community Foundation.
He and his wife Stephanie have two adult children, Anthony and Caroline.
SESSIONS
What are the right ingredients for a board meeting that results in progress at the company and leaves all participants feeling satisfied? What’s the secret sauce? What materials should be sent in advance — and how far in advance should they be sent? What’s the right order for the agenda items? What must occur at every meeting? How many breaks should be included? What should occur during committee reports and in the executive session?
Takeaways:
• Best practices for developing a board binder
• Most important items at the top of the board agenda
• Best practices for committee reports and exec session
• Tips on number of breaks, dinner the night before, opening the meeting to family observers