OUR TEAM
A veteran‑led team of builders behind the flat‑fee hiring pipelines that keep your hardest‑to‑fill Cleared, Tech, Dental, and Healthcare roles consistently staffed and your revenue protected.
Justin Pearson
Founder & CEO
With over 15 years in recruiting and talent leadership and a distinguished 20‑year Army career, Justin brings a systems‑driven, mission‑first approach to staffing. Selected for promotion to Sergeant Major, he led top‑performing recruiting units and received numerous awards, including the Bronze Star, the Sergeant Audie Murphy Medallion, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. His service included critical assignments with USAREC (1999–2001, 2007–2017), combat deployment in Operation Enduring Freedom (2004–2005), and time as an Infantry Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division.
As Founder & CEO of Mission Box Solutions, an SBA‑Certified SDVOSB, Justin focuses on building predictable, high‑quality hiring pipelines for cleared and non‑cleared roles across IT, cyber, cloud, dental, and healthcare. Under his leadership, MBS has supported dozens of GovCon, secure‑tech, and healthcare organizations with specialized recruiting models that reduce vacancy time, protect delivery, and improve retention. Justin’s passion is turning hiring from a reactive fire drill into a disciplined, repeatable system by building agile, high‑performing recruiting teams and tailored solutions around each client’s mission‑critical roles.
K. Pearson
Co-Founder & President
K. Pearson's life has been greatly influenced by military service. Both of her parents served in the U.S. Navy, and she grew up traveling the world from Spain to England and all across the United States. She then settled down as a military spouse supporting her husband during his 20 year career until his retirement in 2017. She then became an Entrepreneur and developed a passion for business.
K’s business-centric focus, acumen, and strategic planning drives growth. Her development of HR policy ensures a positive and motivated company culture. Her expertise in Root Cause Analysis and SWOT Analysis supports informed decision-making. Additionally, she manages risk and compliance to protect the company and promote stability.
She is committed to continuous improvement, ensuring Mission Box Solutions remains agile, competitive, and persistent in achieving goals. As our brand strategist, she enhances our reputation through visual representation, consistent messaging, and strong public relations.
Kevin Reynolds
Recruiting Manager
Meet Kevin, our Recruiting Manager. Kevin has 20 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Army. With a successful career in recruitment, Kevin has demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills in various high-stakes environments. A graduate of Columbia Southern University with a BA in Business Administration and a concentration in Human Resources, he excels in strategic process planning, quality control, and risk management.
Kevin's tenure in roles such as Recruiting Manager and Senior Recruiter for the Department of Defense highlights his expertise in full-cycle recruitment, team mentorship, and process optimization. His military background, including roles in Artillery, Communications, and Healthcare Recruiting, underscores his ability to thrive in fast-paced settings while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Kevin is committed to fostering collaboration, driving efficiency, and achieving excellence in every endeavor, making a lasting impact in both military and civilian sectors.
Ashley Baker
Senior Operations Manager
Meet Ashley, our Senior Operations Manager and the operational link between our team, our clients, and the talent we serve. With over 8 years in HR, recruiting, operations, and logistics, she owns the day‑to‑day engine of Mission Box Solutions - making sure pipelines move, communication stays clear, and clients get the right candidates on time, every time. A proud Navy Veteran, she began her career as a Ship Serviceman, learning how to keep complex systems running under pressure. That same mindset now drives how she designs and refines our internal processes so they feel seamless to clients and candidates.
Ashley joined MBS to do more than “coordinate.” She makes the entire experience work: aligning hiring managers, recruiters, and candidates so everyone is on the same page and moving toward the same outcome. She has a particular passion for serving veterans, using her own transition experience to help them find the right fit in the civilian world, and helping employers understand how to translate military talent into real business impact.
Matt Freeman
Security & GovCon Recruiter
Meet Matt, a Navy Veteran and Healthcare & Tech Recruiter here at Mission Box Solutions. With a background as a Hospital Corpsman aboard the USS Blue Ridge and over a decade of patient care experience, Matt brings a deep respect for the healthcare field and a passion for the Tech industry. He’s led successful careers in sales and account management and is now passionate about connecting healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities. Known for his client-first mindset, operational excellence, and drive to learn, Matt is excited to grow in Healthcare & Tech recruiting and make a lasting impact by supporting both talent and the organizations that need them.
C. Werner
Senior TA Partner, Dental & Healthcare
Meet C. Werner - a mission-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Mission Box Solutions. With 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in fast-paced, multi-state environments, Catherine specializes in building high-performing clinical teams across the U.S. She has successfully recruited for a wide range of clinical roles, including Associate Dentists, Lead Dentists, and Dental Hygienists, consistently delivering quality talent in competitive markets. Catherine excels at managing high-volume requisition loads while maintaining speed, accuracy, and an outstanding candidate experience. She brings a unique blend of operational discipline, strategic sourcing expertise, and a genuine passion for service to every search she leads—making her a trusted partner to both clients and candidates.
Alexander Cila
Talent Partnerships Specialist
Meet Alexander, a U.S. Army Veteran and Business Development & Talent Acquisition Specialist here at Mission Box Solutions. With over a decade of experience supporting high-volume recruitment and strategic partnerships, Alexander has successfully placed thousands of professionals across cleared defense and intelligence roles, healthcare, technical IT positions, and commercial sectors. His foundation in the Army Infantry instilled precision, discipline, and teamwork - qualities that continue to shape his approach to serving clients and candidates today.
Phil Tabor
Strategic Advisor
Meet Phil, he brings over 30 years of recruiting and leadership experience and understands that while recruiting is constantly evolving, what will never change, is that recruiting is about people, their needs, dreams, and success. Phil joined Mission Box Solutions to be part of a team that puts its people, candidates, and clients first.