Todd A. Plimpton
Todd A. Plimpton, JD, MBA, MSS, is a business executive, senior legal counsel, and retired U.S. Army Brigadier General joining Federal Prison Industries, UNICOR, from Idaho Correctional Industries, where he served as CEO and Division Chief. He brings more than twenty-five years of executive leadership across government, law, healthcare, and manufacturing, with a record of building partnerships that grow revenue, strengthen operations, and expand job training and reentry opportunities.
Before UNICOR, Mr. Plimpton led Idaho Correctional Industries in its mission to prepare justice involved individuals for a successful return to the community through hands on training, industry partnerships, and customer service for public agencies and private buyers. His work emphasized strategic planning, operational improvement, workforce development, and a resident centered, self-funded enterprise model aligned to public value.
Mr. Plimpton retired from the Army National Guard after a thirty-plus year career, culminating as Land Component Commander for the Oregon Army National Guard, responsible for statewide operations, readiness, and training. He previously commanded ARSIC Kabul in Afghanistan, the 82nd Brigade Troop Command, the 1-186 Infantry, and the Camp Rilea Training Site, and earlier served in armor and infantry leadership roles that included domestic disaster response after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. His decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Legion of Merit second award, the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and other federal and state awards.
In private sector leadership and legal practice, Mr. Plimpton served as Managing Partner at Belanger and Plimpton and as Chief Executive Officer for Eastern Plumas Health Care Districts in California. These roles deepened his background in corporate governance, finance, facility operations, and community engagement.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nevada, Reno, a Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law, an MBA from Willamette University's Atkinson Graduate School of Management, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. He was commissioned through the Nevada Military Academy's Officer Candidate School after enlisted service in the Nevada Army National Guard.
Mr. Plimpton was born in Lakeview, Oregon, and enjoys the outdoors and time with family. He is committed to UNICOR's purpose of protecting society and reducing crime by preparing people in federal custody for successful reentry through real work experience, quality manufacturing, and reliable service to federal, not for profit and private customers.