Christine Goodson’s professional path began with a clear sense of purpose and a deep interest in how exceptional leadership can transform an organization. As the chief executive officer of Titan Talent Partners, she leads the firm with a steady focus on operational excellence, client engagement, and exceptional recruitment. Her role includes overseeing all recruiters and managing partners, directing day-to-day business operations, and ensuring that each search reflects the firm’s commitment to quality and service. She also plays a central part in shaping Titan’s strategic direction, aligning long-term goals with evolving market needs.
Ms. Goodson’s academic background strengthened her analytical approach to leadership. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an education that sharpened her ability to evaluate complex problems and approach decision-making with thoughtful insight. These skills have served as a consistent foundation throughout her career, influencing how she builds teams, leads organizations, and supports clients navigating competitive talent landscapes.
Before assuming her current role, Ms. Goodson worked as a managing partner at Titan Talent Partners, where she helped build the firm’s distinctive culture centered on balance, integrity and meaningful work. She designed Titan with an emphasis on manageable workloads and thoughtful client service, prioritizing the well-being of recruiters as much as the satisfaction of customers. This philosophy set Titan apart in the industry and helped establish it as a thriving executive search firm known for its selective engagements and support for both candidates and team members.
Ms. Goodson’s corporate experience also includes working as the vice president of global talent management and organization development at Colfax Corporation. There, she oversaw a wide range of initiatives tied to leadership acquisition, development, and retention across an international enterprise. She gained a reputation for her ability to match high-impact executives with the strategic, operational and cultural direction of a business. Her work helped senior leaders address complex organizational challenges and strengthened leadership pipelines across the company.
Ms. Goodson’s tenure at SPX Corporation marked a significant chapter in her career, where she advanced to vice president of global talent sourcing after initially supporting the company as an external recruiter. She expanded her responsibilities to include succession planning and talent reviews, developing a deep understanding of how leadership decisions influence long-term organizational performance. She also credits her exposure to the Danaher business system during this period with refining her approach to problem-solving, particularly through practices such as root cause analysis and countermeasures.
Earlier roles, including her work in recruiting at SPIRIT ipds and her beginnings in sales at Equinox International, provided Ms. Goodson with a broad foundation in business development, team building and operational leadership. These experiences shaped her understanding of how companies grow, what drives effective performance, and why the right people are essential to an organization’s success.
A key turning point occurred when Ms. Goodson chose to return fully to executive search in order to support her family during a pivotal time in her husband’s ministry. This decision led to the founding of Titan Talent Partners, a venture that allowed her to combine professional excellence with personal values and a more balanced lifestyle.
Ms. Goodson remains actively involved in service and community leadership. She serves as chairman of the board for HOPE Charitable Foundation and contributes to Passion Center for Children. She is also the founder of forcourageouswomen.com, a platform dedicated to supporting women through encouragement and shared resources.
Looking to the future, Ms. Goodson aims to empower her team at Titan Talent Partners to achieve financial independence and lasting professional fulfillment. She plans to gradually transition from daily operations once the firm reaches its long-term goals, allowing her to devote more time to ministry and broader service endeavors. Her journey reflects a commitment to faith, family, and the conviction that strong leadership can transform lives and have a positive impact on organizations.