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Kevin Johnson

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Member Board of Directors at Technology First
📍 Dayton, Ohio, United States

A forward-thinking technology leader and retired U. S. Air Force Colonel with extensive experience in creating cyber-secure IT solutions for complex financial and military sectors. He holds a Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM) certification and is an alumnus of the United States Air Force Academy, known for driving large-scale digital transformations.

He is passionate about supporting the veteran community and fostering the next generation of IT professionals. He actively engages with university tech expos and contributes to regional workforce development, demonstrating a commitment to mentorship and community advancement in Southwest Ohio.

Uniquely for a CIO, he once served as a de facto City Manager on a U. S. Air Force base, leading 1, 300 personnel in non-IT fields like law enforcement and logistics.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Member Board of Directors
Location
Dayton, Ohio, United States
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Cybersecurity Strategy
His career is built on implementing secure IT solutions in high-stakes military, defense, and financial environments, backed by a CISM certification.
IT Modernization
He has orchestrated multi-year cloud migrations and focuses on advancing IT modernization content to boost engagement among technology leaders.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
Member Board of Directors
Technology First
9-2021 - 2-2025
Chief Information Officer
Wright-Patt Credit Union
7-2019 - 9-2021
Chief Information Officer
Air Force Materiel Command
6-2017 - 7-2019
City Manager (USAF Group Commander)
7th Bomb Wing (7 BW)
7-2016 - 6-2017
Chief Information Officer
NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency)
In the press

Media appearances

Kevin Johnson Joins Technology First Board of Directors. Featured in Puget Sound Business Journal – People on The Move
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Education
1991 - 1995
B.S.
United States Air Force Academy
1996 - 1999
M.S.
Old Dominion University
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