Joshua D. Spence is a technology executive and entrepreneur focused on helping organizations navigate digital transformation with clarity, security, and purpose. His work spans AI modernization, cybersecurity, and organizational strategy, with a focus on reducing the taskdriven chaos of modern knowledge work and enabling people to apply their talents toward meaningful outcomes.
As CTO and Co-Founder of Stitch AI, he is advancing a new approach to enterprise AI through an evolving contextual layer that connects generative AI to organizational context. This enables organizations to move beyond disconnected tools and constant context-switching, creating a more coordinated and outcome-driven model of work.
His experience spans leadership roles in government and defense, including serving as West Virginia’s State CIO, where he led statewide modernization initiatives, strengthened cybersecurity capabilities, and advanced large-scale collaboration across enterprise systems. He continues to serve in the WV Air National Guard, with a focus on leadership, cyber operations, and communications.
Josh brings a practical, business-focused perspective on emerging technology—helping leaders understand how to move from experimentation to real, measurable impact.
