Todd Tressler
Founder, CEO & Attorney
Todd founded Tressler & Associates in 2009, Tressler Title in 2016, and Tressler Real Estate in 2025. As CEO, he leads the vision and strategic direction of all companies. He is a skilled attorney with an extensive background in real estate law, business law and estate planning. He brings his passion for helping others succeed into everything he does. His entrepreneurial spirit is infectious and his heart leads him to serve his community with purpose.
Todd loves to spend time with his family and new pup Big Al, travel the world and watch Tennessee Vols football.
Turner Smith Evans
Partner, Attorney, Estate Planning
Turner joined the team as a full-time legal assistant in 2019. While working full-time, He attended the Nashville School of Law and graduated summa cum laude with a JD degree in 2022. Turner’s law practice is focused in the firm’s estate planning and probate services.
When he’s not working hard for his clients, Turner enjoys watching movies, going to the gym and playing fetch with his bulldog Bully.
George Shelby
Senior Case Manager, Paralegal
George Shelby earned an associate degree from Wabash Valley College in 2001. He transferred to the University of Southern Indiana and earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Political Science in 2012. George began law school in Nashville, Tennessee, at Nashville School of Law. He earned his Juris Doctorate in 2022. George will be sitting for the bar exam to practice law in Tennessee.
While in law school, George practiced with a Rule VII Limited Law License in the 15th Judicial District, as an Assistant District Attorney in Lebanon, Tennessee prosecuting DUI’s. Additionally, he worked on a team with Habitat for Humanity to provide Wills and Probate work to those who would not otherwise have access to legal services.
After graduating law school George joined the law office of Tressler & Associates, PLLC, in Nashville, Tennessee. His work focuses primarily on Civil Litigation, Business/Transactional and Mergers and Acquisitions.
While Mr. Shelby is not working, he enjoys spending time with his daughter and two sons, spending time outdoors and with family.
Mindy Green
Paralegal
Mindy is an experienced and dedicated paralegal with over 25 years in the legal profession, with a primary focus in civil litigation. Aside from her passion for law and helping others, she is also a professional horse trainer, historical researcher, and avocational archaeologist.
When she is not working, Mindy enjoys spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and six horses. A fun fact about Mindy is that she once owned one of the horses that played Secretariat in the film of the same name.
Sherri McDonald
Paralegal
Sherri earned her paralegal certificate from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts and has been an integral part of the Tressler team since 2015. She keeps our team on task and organized and she brings a level of excellence to all our processes.
Sherri loves spending time with her husband and children, and enjoys attending all their school activities.
Jackson Painter
Legal Assistant
Jackson Painter is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he earned his degree in Political Science in 2025. Originally from Lebanon, TN, Jackson and his family have deep ties to the community—most notably through his uncle’s well-known local restaurant, Painturo’s, where Jackson worked before joining the Tressler team.
During his time at UT, Jackson broadened his perspective with a semester abroad in Italy, an experience that deepened his appreciation for culture, history, and international policy. His academic excellence, combined with a strong work ethic and community values, make him a valuable addition to the Tressler & Associates team.
In his free time, Jackson enjoys traveling, playing basketball, and spending time with his friends and family.
Big Al
Puplick Relations Officer
Big Al is our beloved mini Bernedoodle and official Puplick Relations Officer at Tressler & Associates and Tressler Title. As the right paw of Todd Tressler, Big Al takes his role very seriously—greeting guests, spreading joy, and ensuring the office stays full of smiles (and maybe a few treats).
Whether he’s curled up for a snuggle, trotting through the office for pets, or playing with his favorite toys, Big Al’s favorite job is making people feel welcome. He reminds us daily that sometimes the best support comes with a wagging tail.
Big Al’s celebrity-inspiration is Smokey, the UT Mascot! Go Vols!