Democratic Party Chair Todd Goodman
A lifelong member of the Democratic Party, Todd Goodman will work as state chair to help fulfill the promise of a fairer world and a more hopeful future for all Oklahomans.
Todd was raised in Oklahoma City, spending much time in his childhood at the family farm in Shawnee. Todd learned the value of Democratic activism from his parents, Jimmy and Debby Goodman. The Goodmans were active in the McGovern campaign early in their marriage, and passed along their Democratic values - including the importance of volunteerism - to their children, Todd and Tia. Todd has joined his family in volunteering on many campaigns, and Democratic politics was always a favorite topic at the dinner table.
Todd was educated at Drew University in Madison, NJ and began his career in medical equipment sales. Building on his success in that field, Todd became Chief Operating Officer for a medical device startup in New York and helped patent a device now used in open heart surgeries worldwide. He went on to manage a multimillion-dollar sales territory for Johnson & Johnson - until his love for Oklahoma and for Democratic politics brought him back home.
Since returning to Oklahoma, Todd has worked for I.N.D.N.'s List and State Senator Andrew Rice. Since 2007, he has been working for the Oklahoma Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee, where he has served as Field Director, Voter File Manager, and Communications Director. Since August 2008, he has served as acting Executive Director.
Todd has gone through formal training in political activism and management by Wellstone Action, I.N.D.N.’s List, DFA , and Twenty-First Century Democrats.
In addition to dedicating his time and energy to the Democratic Party, Todd has continued to shape his community by volunteering for several organizations. He currently sits on the Caddo Nation’s Board as Vice-Chair, and is a proud and active member of his tribe. Todd is also a member of the Planning Committee for “Red Tie Night,” the premier fundraising event for the Oklahoma Aids Care Fund. Todd continues to volunteer for Loaves and Fishes, Habitat for Humanity, Regional Food Bank, and is an active member of the Paseo Neighborhood Association.