Your production depends on IT. We make sure it holds up.
Managed IT and cybersecurity for manufacturers, builders and defense suppliers in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio.
A senior engineer scores 47 controls with you live and sends a written 1‑page snapshot. No SDR. No slide deck.
Most growing manufacturers and builders run on IT nobody fully owns.
Someone gets called when things break. Nobody is watching the backups, the patches or who still has access. Then a customer sends a security questionnaire, the cyber insurance renewal asks harder questions, or a server goes down on a Monday morning, and it lands on your desk.
It shouldn't be this hard. IT should support the business, not become another job for the owner.
With TRNSFRM, one accountable team runs your IT and security. When a customer, a prime or your insurer asks how you protect their data, you have the answer in writing. IT goes back to being the boring part of your week.
Your 3-step plan
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Book your free risk review
45 minutes with a senior engineer. Scored live.
- 2
Get your written snapshot
Ranked gaps and week-one quick wins. You keep it either way.
- 3
We run and secure your IT
Managed, monitored and documented. Readiness takes time because you need months of evidence, not just tools.
See how we work: Managed IT, Co-managed IT, Cybersecurity and compliance. Industries: Manufacturing, Construction, Defense suppliers, Healthcare, Automotive.
Most builders and manufacturers never hire a CIO. Someone still has to own IT.
Owners and CFOs hire people who’ve done the job, not another MSP pitch.
Jeff Dennis
I’m Jeff Dennis, founder and CEO of TRNSFRM. I also sit in the fractional CIO seat for a ~$150M Ohio construction company: the empty chair mid-size builders, manufacturers, and industrial firms leave while they chase government work that demands NIST and CMMC.
I started TRNSFRM in 2008 because ticket-shop MSPs weren’t built for that job. You need someone who owns systems, cyber, and the bid, then a senior engineer who can show you where you stand in 45 minutes.
27+
Years in IT
18+
Years as TRNSFRM
Bill Reed
Lead CISOThe risk review isn’t an SDR script. Bill Reed, our Lead CISO (Carnegie Mellon, DoD red team, CERT), sits behind the scoring, so you get an engineer’s read, not a sales deck.
Russ Taylor
Director of OperationsMore than 16 years in IT operations. He has led service teams and client strategy, keeping delivery predictable for manufacturers and multi-site operators.
Andy Mason
Senior Solutions ArchitectMore than 30 years across IT engineering and construction. He helps design practical solutions across secure IoT, cloud infrastructure, and industrial networks.
A managed service provider in Cleveland that owns your IT and security
TRNSFRM is a managed service provider in Cleveland, Ohio, based in North Royalton with a second team serving Columbus. We run day-to-day IT support, 24/7 security monitoring, backups and Microsoft 365 for growing businesses, and build CMMC, NIST 800-171 and HIPAA compliance into the same program. Companies with their own IT staff can work with us as a co-managed partner instead.
What clients say
Even when tackling tough problems, they deliver on time, in budget, and with a smile. Jeff and his team have been fantastic to work with.
5.0 from 177 Google reviews
TRNSFRM is a fabulous company to work with! They are knowledgeable, professional, reliable, prompt, and friendly. My company works with them daily and they provide excellent IT service for the 47+ locations we have. They are quick but also thorough. Always going above and beyond to help us out.
Sophia · Google Review
TRNSFRM have been our IT specialists for almost 8 years. We appreciate their expertise and speedy help whenever we are in need. They always make time to answer questions and explain issues in a way I understand. They are quick to problem solve and get me back and running!
Shannon · Google Review
Jeff and his team have been fantastic to work with. They masterfully combine superior tech skills with a friendly attitude which results in a wonderful customer experience. The patience they have when explaining complex tech issues to non-tech people is noted and greatly appreciated.
Rocky · Google Review
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what CEOs, COOs, and IT leaders ask us most.
Still have questions? Send us a message or call (877) 777-6855.
Your production depends on IT. Let's make sure it holds up.
Your 45-minute risk review is free.45 minutes with a senior engineer. You leave with a written 1-page risk snapshot: ranked gaps and the quick wins you can close in week one.
Here's what happens in the 45 minutes:
- 47 controls scored live with a senior engineer, not an SDR
- You leave with a written 1-page risk snapshot
- First gaps identified in 45 minutes. Quick wins live in week one.
Our guarantee: You keep the written snapshot either way. If we find nothing worth fixing, we'll tell you that in writing.
Pick a time
Pick a time that works for you. We'll send a calendar invite with Zoom details.
Or call (877) 777-6855