After a little more than a year as CEO of Educational Media Foundation, Todd Woods announced his resignation on Wednesday.

Woods succeeded Bill Reeves in March 2023 after joining the organization in February 2022 as Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary, and Head of Compliance and Government Affairs. Woods will continue to serve in an advisory capacity through June. Prior to joining EMF, Woods served as VP/Legal and General Counsel for Nissan Motor Company from 2012-2022 and SVP/Deputy General Counsel for Lowe’s Home Improvement from 2002-2011.

EMF Board Chair Tom Stultz will serve as interim CEO, whle Jerry Shirer will be interim Board Chair and Mark Brannon will serve as interim Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. EMF will conduct a comprehensive executive search.

Stultz began his career in the newspaper industry eventually rising to President of Gray Television’s publishing division from 1996 to 2004. He then moved into college sports marketing as President/CEO of Host Communications until 2007, SVP/Managing Director of IMG College from 2007-12, and President of JMI Sports until 2022 when he moved into an advisory role.

Stultz stated, “The Board of Directors and the Ministry Leadership Team would like to thank Todd for his work, contributions and service with EMF. We wish him well in his future endeavors.”

Woods commented, “I have enjoyed my time serving in multiple roles at EMF. It’s been a privilege and I look forward to serving wherever the Lord leads me from here.”