Todd DeFeo is an award-winning journalist, historian, and communications professional whose work spans more than two decades across media, publishing, and strategic communications. More than anything, he is a storyteller.
From the Newsroom
He began his career in the newsroom, where he built a reputation for investigative reporting and in-depth coverage of complex issues. His work earned recognition from the Georgia Associated Press and the Georgia Press Association, including “Story of the Year” honors for his reporting on the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process.
That foundation continues to shape his approach today.
Charting a New Course
In 2014, DeFeo founded The DeFeo Groupe, a communications and content strategy firm focused on helping organizations tell clear, compelling stories that align with business objectives. His work has included corporate communications, media relations, and issues management for a range of clients, with a focus on connecting messaging to measurable outcomes.
Across every role — journalist, strategist, and writer — his work is grounded in a consistent belief: effective communication begins with understanding. Understanding the audience. Understanding the context. And understanding the story behind the story.
Beyond the Work
Beyond his professional work, DeFeo is an avid traveler, photographer, and amateur historian with a particular interest in railroads. He is the publisher of Railfanning.org, a long-running digital publication dedicated to railroad history and culture; the author of multiple books exploring overlooked aspects of rail and transportation history; and an in-demand speaker on railroad history.
This site brings together that work — from journalism and publishing to client engagements and long-term projects — reflecting a career built on curiosity, discipline, and a commitment to telling stories that matter.
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“As a former reporter, Todd has always brought a journalist’s skepticism and probing manner to each assignment. His understanding of how and why reporters act as they do has proven invaluable in securing coverage for our clients. And his innate curiosity drives him to challenge assumptions making his clients and his colleagues smarter in the process.”
— Managing Director, Atlanta PR agency