DPS Regional Director (Ret.)

​Todd’s distinguished 26-year career with the Texas Department of Public Safety began after serving with the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office. He quickly rose through the ranks—first as a Highway Patrol Trooper, then Sergeant Investigatorin the Criminal Law Enforcement Division, and later as a Texas Ranger, earning the historic “Cinco Peso” badge shared by Rangers since 1823.

As a Texas Ranger, Todd was a founding member of the Ranger Recon Team, where he and Cinco Peso Training Group co-owner Brad Oliver worked to combat transnational gangs and narcotics trafficking along the Rio Grande. Both men also served as original Special Operations Team Leaders (SRT) for their respective regions.

Todd’s leadership and skill earned him multiple promotions—Lieutenant, Captain, Major, and eventually Assistant Chief of the Texas Rangers, before concluding his career as Regional Director of the Central Texas Region.

At Cinco Peso Training Group, we believe success comes from surrounding ourselves with exceptional professionals who share our mission. Todd Snyder exemplifies that commitment—bringing unmatched experience, leadership, and integrity to every course we teach.