Todd Varner

Todd Varner has over 20 years of work experience in various roles and industries. Todd currently holds the position of Principal Engineer at Clearwater Paper Corporation, starting in 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Paper Consultant at Wood from 2021 to 2023.

Todd also has a strong background in engineering management. Todd served as the Process Engineering Department Manager at Jacobs from 2019 to 2021, overseeing a team of approximately 40 professionals. Before that, they held several managerial positions at Jacobs, including Process Engineering Section Manager and SME, Process Engineering Technical Manager, and Process Engineering Section Manager.

In addition to their management roles, Todd has worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Converse College, where they taught "Introduction to Engineering" to dual enrolled students with Clemson University. Todd also has experience as a Service Representative at Voith AG and as a Process Engineer at Jacobs.

Earlier in their career, Todd gained valuable leadership experience as an Operations Leader at Weyerhaeuser, managing a team of 70 hourly employees and 6 salaried employees. Todd also served as an Assistant Superintendent at International Paper, overseeing a team of 75 hourly, union personnel.

Overall, Todd Varner's work experience spans across engineering, management, teaching, and leadership positions, showcasing their diverse skill set and expertise in various industries.

Todd Varner attended the Institute of Paper Science & Technology from 1995 to 1997, where they obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Pulp & Paper Science. Prior to that, they studied at Clemson University from 1989 to 1995, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering. In addition to their formal education, Todd Varner has obtained various certifications from LinkedIn in subjects such as management, design thinking, presentation design, 3D modeling, Lean Six Sigma, sustainability, personal finance, and remote work.