Meet the BridgeWay Team

Benjamin & Tiffany Stewart

Co-Presidents

BridgeWay was founded by Tiffany Stewart. Tiffany grew up in a practice transition family; her father founded one of the oldest practice transition firms in the country. After working with him for many years, she decided to fulfill a lifelong dream of owning her own business. She has helped hundreds of dentists all over the east coast and mid-west transition into and out of practice and is honored to be a part of each journey.

Tiffany was born and raised in Georgia. She is married to Ben and has a young daughter. When not working, you will find her with her horse, traveling, cooking or reading a book. She rides competitively throughout the southeast in jumpers and three day eventing. When it comes to traveling, she prefers to go off the beaten path; the more uncomfortable the trip, the better the experience. As for reading, Tiffany is a voracious reader and enjoys a variety of different books. Some of her favorites are "Lives of the Stoics" by Ryan Holiday, "The House of Mirth" by Edith Wharton, and "George Washington" by David Stewart.

Ben Stewart joined BridgeWay after 20 years with Bank of America. He was a National Sales Manager for the Practice Solutions division of Bank of America that focused on financing for dentists, veterinarians and physicians.

Ben was born and raised in Massachusetts. He attended college at Cedarville University in Ohio. He moved to Atlanta in 2015 when he met and married Tiffany. He loves to run and has competed in the famous Peachtree Road Race. He also loves to travel, especially to countries with a rich history in wine making!

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Christina Pollick

DIRECTOR OF ASSOCIATE PLACEMENT

Christina Pollick is a graduate of North Carolina State University where she earned her Political Science degree. After graduation she was able to gain experience in a variety of fields including: political campaigns, real estate, and community development in rural Kenya. These experiences and passion for helping others brought her to the dental practice transition industry in 2012. She ultimately joined Bridgeway Transitions in 2017. The Associate Placement Program brings the opportunity for her to help our clients embark on the next exciting chapters of their lives. Whether it’s a new graduate excited for their first associateship, an established dentist in need for their growing practice, or connecting the right associate with a doctor looking to his future succession plan, she is grateful for the opportunity to assist our clients with their goals.

Christina is a North Carolina native and now resides in the Raleigh-Durham area with her husband and two daughters. Outside of work she spends most of her time with her family, reading, or competing all over the U.S. with her Arabian horses. She has a goal to never stop learning and exploring the world around her, hopefully through a passport full of stamps and a library of the best books.

Michelle Imhoff

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Michelle began her career as an Executive Assistant and quickly delivered results that garnered the trust of leadership. She flourished in the expanded role and it fueled her interest to learn more aspects of the business. Over the next 15 years, Michelle contributed to the product development, rollout and launch of products generating more than $1.5M in revenue. She excelled at communicating with a staff of more than 300 people, producing sales reports that detailed business performance, coordinating numerous domestic and international events and working with major retailers to increase sales and program efficiencies. While working for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, she was a fierce advocate for patients and worked closely to deliver an exceptional customer service experience.

Michelle has a wealth of experience supporting colleagues, and she brings a spirit of collaboration that results in outstanding client satisfaction. She resides in metro Atlanta with her husband Sean and two beautiful daughters—Caroline and Annabell. Away from work, you can find her enjoying the lake, hiking and spending time with her family.

Jessica Shepherd

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Jessica Shepherd is from the Midwest and brings a variety of professional and lived experiences to her work with BridgeWay. Formerly a hair and makeup artist, and small business owner, Jessica worked with clients in the fashion and entertainment industries all along the eastern seaboard from New York to Florida. Jessica loved helping her clients make bold physical transformations. She is a lifelong equestrian, has travelled extensively across the US to compete. She owns two horses named Autumn and Princeton, along with her sweet rabbit named Willow. In her free time, Jessica enjoys travelling, the outdoors, and exercising.

Maggie Barker

ASSOCIATE PLACEMENT SPECIALIST - North Carolina

Maggie was born and raised in Wilmington, NC. She graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a B.A. in Psychology. Her degree in psychology and years of experience in the customer service industry has given her the knowledge to better understand and help her clients reach their professional goals. Maggie is an active Equestrian who has shown and trained Arabian Horses at the National level for over ten years. She also enjoys traveling, competing at horse shows and spending time at the beach with her family and two boxers, Banks and Bindi.

Todd Blackmar, Esq.

TRANSITION CONSULTANT - Ohio/New York

Todd joined BridgeWay after a career as a United States Marine Corps Officer, a Veteran Owned Small Business owner, and as an attorney. Knowledgeable about contracts, advertising, marketing, and buying and selling a business, Todd brings a wealth of experience and useful skills to the Dental Practice Transition process. Todd is honored to help Buyers and Sellers achieve their extremely important goals as they transition and/or purchase practices.

Todd was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. He is married (Amy) and has three grown sons. Two of Todd’s sons were born in Okinawa, Japan and the youngest was born in Hawaii. When not working, Todd enjoys traveling, watching football, and playing with his dogs. When it comes to traveling, Todd prefers the Caribbean Islands, Hawaii, and the Maldives. Todd’s favorite book is “Shoe Dog” by Phil Knight. Since Todd’ favorite Sports team is the Detroit Lions, he loves a challenge and thrives in adverse conditions.

Todd graduated from Miami University (B.S. in Diplomacy) and the University of Toledo, College of Law (J.D. Magna Cum Laude) Todd is admitted to the Ohio Bar and Federal District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio.

James Dougoud

TRANSITION CONSULTANT - Virginia

James Dougoud is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where he earned his B.S. in Health Science. He comes to BridgeWay with seven years of experience in the Automation Industry, specifically in Automotive Manufacturing. As a hardworking and results-driven professional, James is committed to helping clients achieve their goals by providing a comprehensive approach to their needs. His wide breadth of knowledge and expertise allows him to bring a unique perspective to each situation ensuring the best possible outcome.

Originally from central Kentucky, James now resides in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and their beloved dogs, Darcy and Fiona. When he‘s not working, James enjoys spending time outdoors and playing guitar. He especially likes going hiking, kayaking, and exploring new places. He’s also an avid live music fan and enjoys attending concerts whenever possible.

Scott Hess

ASSOCIATE PLACEMENT SPECIALIST - Georgia

Born and raised in Roswell, Georgia, Scott Hess graduated from Georgia State University in Atlanta with a B.A. in film and media and minored in entertainment management. Scott is a people person and found his strengths in customer service and sales before joining BridgeWay. He has a passion for being of service to others and is grateful for being able to help people achieve their professional goals in the dental industry. When he isn’t working, Scott enjoys playing golf, traveling, writing screenplays, and spending time with friends and family. He is a proud parent of his cat, Walter, and currently lives in Roswell with his girlfriend hoping to one day start a family of his own.

Justin Lien

ASSOCIATE PLACEMENT SPECIALIST - Ohio

Justin graduated from Ohio University with a major in finance, a minor in marketing, and a sales certificate. While in college, he served as president of the ski club for Ohio University. After graduation, Justin was recruited into a financial sales position for a mortgage company. He then changed career paths to focus on the dental industry. Prior to join BridgeWay, Justin worked for a dental lab to expend their presence into the Ohio market. Justin is excited to bring his knowledge and passion for the industry to BridgeWay and to help the associate placement specialist program grow in Ohio.

Justin is an Ohio native and is originally from Cincinnati. He currently lives in downtown Columbus. Outside of work, he enjoys going out to dinner downtown and boating in local lakes with friends. In the wintertime, he likes to travel to the Rockies to ski with friends and family.