[8] He officially became the United States Ambassador to Cambodia when King Norodom Sihamoni accepted his credentials on June 8, 2012.

[9] During his time in Cambodia he focused on the advancement of democracy, human rights, regional stability, counterterrorism and trade and investment [citation needed] and directed a very successful large and complex development and assistance program that improved the daily lives of the average Cambodian [citation needed].

In both capacities, he directed all Office of Inspector General activities, domestically and abroad, including at 260 diplomatic missions in 163 countries.

From 2002 to 2006, Ambassador Todd served in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) at the Department of State.

Over this period he served in several INL senior positions, including Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS), Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Civilian Police and Rule of Law Programs and for the Office of Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East, as well as Executive Director and Controller.

His leadership placed him at the forefront of international programs for rule of law, police training, and counternarcotics efforts in some of the most volatile regions of the world, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Colombia.

[14] Todd responded:[14][T]o reduce it to very practical levels, for me to do a voluntary transcribed interview, I am going to have to hire an attorney.

[...] That has been my position for 6 months.Ambassador Todd is married to Ann Buckingham-Todd and has four children: William, Chris, John, and Caitlyn.