06/17/2026
As part of introducing the incredible people who make TransitionOne what it is today, I'd like to recognize another key member of our team: Todd Blackmar, Esquire.
Todd joined TransitionOne in April of 2025, but I had known him for several years before that. From the very beginning, I respected his hustle, his integrity, and the genuine relationships he built with doctors, attorneys, lenders, and vendors throughout Ohio.
If you wanted to invite someone to dinner and laugh for two straight hours, Todd would be your guy.
His stories, humor, and ability to connect with people are gifts. More importantly, he leaves people feeling better than when he found them. In a world filled with stress and deadlines, that is a rare quality.
Todd's background is equally impressive. He served our country as a United States Marine and later as a JAG officer in Hawaii. His legal experience provides tremendous value to our clients, helping them navigate important decisions with confidence and clarity. When Todd speaks, people listen not because he is the loudest voice in the room, but because he has earned their respect through service, experience, and wisdom.
For me, however, the greatest gift has been the friendship.
One of my favorite conversations with Todd happens over and over again. He will say, "Chris, I'm so glad you took a chance on me."
And my response is always the same: "Todd, no... thank you for taking a chance on me."
That simple exchange says everything about our relationship. It is built on mutual respect, trust, and a shared belief that great things happen when good people work together.
People often ask me what I enjoy most about my work. The answer is easy. It is being surrounded by people who inspire me to be better every day.
Todd is one of those people.
Thank you, Todd and thank you, Amy Blackmar for becoming part of the TransitionOne family. We are blessed to have you with us, and I look forward to building something truly special together over the next several years.
The best is yet to come.
