Tyto Athene Appoints Rick Johnson as New CFO

New strategic hire to support Tyto Athene’s global public sector business growth and customers.

HERNDON, Va., October 8, 2024 – Tyto Athene, LLC (“Tyto”), a federal systems integrator of mission-focused digital transformation solutions, has appointed Rick Johnson as Chief Financial Officer. Johnson brings more than 25 years of financial and accounting experience in the federal government contracting arena. He will lead the finance, accounting, supply chain, pricing, and contracts teams, playing a crucial role in advancing the organization’s strategic growth initiatives.

Johnson joins Tyto following its recent acquisitions of Microtel in April and MindPoint Group in July. His appointment marks the fourth addition to the C-suite in six months, following Dennis Kelly’s move to Chief Executive Officer in March and the appointments of John Coleman and Michael Polmar as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Growth Officer, respectively.

Prior to joining Tyto, Johnson demonstrated notable success as CFO at IntelliBridge, LLC, where he was honored with WashingtonExec’s 2024 Chief Officer Award in the CFO category. Under his leadership, Johnson implemented strategic initiatives that reduced operating expenses. In turn, this enabled IntelliBridge to make significant investments in emerging technical solutions to broaden its capabilities and support the growth of the business.

In addition, he was previously VP of Finance at Novetta Solutions (“Novetta”), a former Arlington Capital Partners portfolio company. While at Novetta for over a decade, he supported the integration of eight acquisitions and two successful exits.

“Rick is a proven CFO with a very strategic orientation. I’m confident he will be a key partner as we execute our company’s strategic plan,” said Dennis Kelly, CEO of Tyto Athene. “As Tyto continues to grow through our recent acquisitions and new business wins, now is the time to add an expert like Rick to drive our financial performance and integration strategy.”

“Rick will play a crucial role in executing Tyto’s growth strategy within the government technology sector,” said Michael Lustbader, a Managing Partner at Arlington Capital Partners. “Having worked with him at Novetta, we have complete confidence in his capabilities and are thrilled to collaborate with him again. Engaging seasoned executives from our past portfolio is a cornerstone of our strategy, and Rick’s leadership will be instrumental in propelling Tyto forward as we continue to expand the business.”

Johnson holds a Master of Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Public Administration from George Washington University, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida. He is officially with Tyto Athene as of September 2024.

About Tyto Athene

Tyto Athene is a leading provider of mission-focused solutions for U.S. defense, national security, intelligence, space, civilian, and public safety agencies around the globe. We bring over 60 years of experience, global logistics expertise, and full-spectrum digital transformation solutions to seamlessly integrate and modernize enterprise-level operations. We transform our deep understanding of the customer’s mission to deliver increased resiliency, capability, and flexibility so agencies can act with certainty. Headquartered in Herndon, VA, Tyto has eleven offices in the U.S. and Europe. For more information, visit Tyto Athene on LinkedIn.

About Arlington Capital Partners

Arlington Capital Partners is a Washington, D.C.-area private investment firm specializing in government-regulated industries. The firm partners with founders and management teams to build strategically important businesses in the government services and technology, aerospace and defense, and healthcare sectors. Since its inception in 1999, Arlington has invested in over 150 companies and is currently investing out of its $3.8 billion Fund VI. For more information, visit Arlington’s website at www.arlingtoncap.com and follow Arlington on LinkedIn.