Life and Times of Todd Van Beck
Latest Episodes
Epilogue – The Life and Times of Todd Van Beck – 27
As you are aware, Todd died on May 23, 2023. I wanted to include some finality to these series of recordings and would encourage anyone and everyone to go back to the first episode in this series and listen to these recordings in their entirety. Click her
Bomb Threats to Peppermint Candies – Management In Memphis and then to John A. Gupton College in Nashville – 26
In this episode, Todd remembers his move to - and challenges at - Forest Hill in Memphis, TN and fondly recalls the Community Memorial Service for Sandy Hook victims. From there he talks about the one phone that took him to Nashville to once again educate
South to Houston’s Commonwealth Institute and then to A.S Turner in Decatur, GA and his friendship with Ralph – 25
In this episode, Todd shares his travel to Texas to run the Commonwealth Institute and then speaks fondly about his time on Decatur at Turners and his friendship with Ralph Turner.
Back To Boston, The New England Institute & Carol Wogrin – 24
In this episode, after resigning from the Loewen Group, the opportunity came up for Todd to go back to Boston. Todd explains the story behind the New England Institute at Mount Ida College and fondly recalls his friendship with Carol Wogrin.
The Loewen Lawsuit & The Real Cause of the Collapse of the Loewen Group – 23
In this episode, Todd recalls the events leading up to the Loewen lawsuit, the lawsuit itself, and the aftermath. Plus Todd shares what he feels was the real cause of the collapse of the Loewen Group.
Loewen Personalities: Loewen, Hogenkamp, Amato, Rollings and Welshons – 22
In this episode, as Todd continues to fulfil his experiences at the Loewen Group, he offers some insight into some of the personalities that he interacted without for almost a decade: Ray L. Loewen, Tim Hogenkamp, George Amato, Greg Rollings and John Wels
Becoming An International Educator – 21
In this episode, Todd recollects on the creation of the Funeral Home Management College in the ICCFA University (formerly the ACA - American Cemetery Association), his presentations nationally and throughout Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Europe
International Travel, Canada from Coast to Coast, & Harry C. B. Rath – 20
In this episode, Todd details his introduction to Canadian funeral directors from coast to coast and in particular his special bond and friendship with Harry Rath.
1992 – Starting with the Loewen Group – 19
In this episode, Todd recalls his initial involvement with the Loewen Group as it grew its footprint in the US. This association gave Todd the opportunity to meet funeral directors across the country and the opportunity to share his knowledge throughout t
Back to Cincinnati with Trust 100 – 18
In this episode, Todd reflects on his time with Trust 100 and the marketing lessons that he learned. As the tide turned for Trust 100, being in Cincinnati, he was in the perfect location to be approached by the ever-expanding Loewen Group.