Kevin Johnson

Commander
DISC Type : D

Member Board of Directors at Technology First

Dayton, Ohio, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Candid & Clear

Impact-Driven

They are not always relationship oriented.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.

Topics They Care About

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.
Servant Leadership
He writes about leadership that supports and empowers teams, contrasting it with micro-management, reflecting his experience leading groups of up to 1, 800 people.

Media Appearances

Kevin Johnson Joins Technology First Board of Directors. Featured in Puget Sound Business Journal – People on The Move

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Work History

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

Education

1991 - 1995
B.S. from United States Air Force Academy
1996 - 1999
M.S. from Old Dominion University

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Exp : 9 Location : Dayton, Ohio, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Member Board of Directors at Technology First
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Insights For Selling To Kevin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kevin is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kevin

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kevin move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Kevin take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Kevin

Personality Compatibility


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