Todd Thurston

VP Recruitment

Todd is a member of the McCombs MBA Class of 2025, concentrating in Private Equity and Search Funds. Todd is serving as VP of Recruiting for Venture Fellows as well as serving as the Co-Chairman of the Wellness Club and VP of the Entrepreneurship Club.

Prior to McCombs, Todd played polo and trained horses professionally before transitioning to the telecom industry at Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC in Boca Raton, FL. He served as the Director of Real Estate Development running a sales team handling buyouts and restructuring of ground leases while also managing the land disposal of Vertical Bridge's excess real estate portfolio. His latest project was leading Vertical Bridge's management of tower sites acquired from T-Mobile. Additionally, he served as the Chairman of the DEI Committee for Vertical Bridge.

Todd is originally from Manakin-Sabot, VA and graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in Spanish. He is an avid tennis player and horseman who serves as the Chairman of the Young Players Committee for the United States Polo Association.

Pre McCombs Career: Director Real Estate Development at Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC

Venture Fellows Spring 2024 Internship: SideKick Operators