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Caitlin Johnson
Inside Business Top 40 Under 40 - 2022
Caitlin Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Input Technology Solutions, a company she established in 2019. The firm is headquartered in Poquoson, Virginia, and operates with a fully remote and cloud-based team, focusing on providing IT and Talent Acquisition services. Under her leadership, the company has grown significantly, supporting over 30 clients and placing more than 400 candidates in various sectors, including Fortune 100 companies and federal defense contractors.13
Background and Education:
Caitlin Johnson grew up in a military family, living on four different continents. She graduated Cum Laude from Old Dominion University with a degree in Biology, initially planning to attend medical school. However, she shifted her career path to technical recruiting after gaining experience in the field. Her previous role at ABS Technology involved transforming a loss-making unit into a profitable department, which laid the groundwork for her future endeavors in staffing and recruiting.12
Professional Achievements:
At Input Technology Solutions, Caitlin emphasizes a high-touch customer support model combined with effective recruiting strategies. Her goal is to streamline the recruiting process for IT positions, particularly in cybersecurity and intelligence sectors. Caitlin's leadership has been recognized within the industry; she was recently sworn in as the first female president of a local chapter of AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) .14
Caitlin's vision for Input Technology Solutions includes expanding the team significantly by 2024 while maintaining a commitment to integrity, grit, loyalty, and family—core values that guide the company’s operations.1