Willis E. Blackshear is the 33rd Recorder in Montgomery County and the first African American to hold the office of Recorder, in the State of Ohio. Mr. Blackshear is a native of Dayton, where he resides with his wife, Regina.  He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science/Public Administration from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.  Mr. Blackshear joined the Montgomery County's Treasure's office in 1985, where he performed in various functions until his 2006 appointment to the office of Montgomery County Recorder. Over the years, Mr. Blackshear has endeavored to serve the citizens of Montgomery County through campaign and volunteer work, and is currently serving as a board member for Project Impact. Mr. Blackshear strives to continue serving the public in his position as Recorder. Within the Recorder's office, Mr. Blackshear will further the development of E-Filing, and preserve the strong customer service commitment of the Recorder staff. In 2001, Mr. Blackshear was honored by the Dayton Business Journal as one of the "Most Influential People in the Dayton Area".