ABOUT ABBTECH
A Woman-Owned Small Business
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ABBTECH started in 1992 with Kathleen Baker, Bob Baker and Lawrence Brady.
This talented team of founders understood that close connection through frequent communication links our employees together and differentiates us from our competition.
ABBTECH’s team of founders leaned in on the importance of identifying industry talent which helped drive the growth of ABBTECH’s internal sales and recruiting teams.
Founded on the belief that businesses and job seekers deserve a trusted partner who prioritizes relationships and results.
Our mission is to connect talent with opportunity in a way that benefits everyone involved.
MEET
Our leaders
Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Kathleen Baker
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Founder & Chief Financial Officer
Recent Awards
2025
World Staffing Awards – Top Staffing Company to Watch
ABBTECH was named a Top Staffing Company to Watch at the 2025 World Staffing Awards, a program honoring leading staffing firms based on public voting and industry recognition.
2025
Washington Business Journal Rankings
Recognized in the 2025 Washington Business Journal’s Book of Lists as one of the D.C. Area’s 24 Largest Temporary Staffing Companies.
And among the 333 Largest Private Companies Based in Greater Washington.
2024
Washington Business Journal Rankings
Previously featured in the 2024 Washington Business Journal Book of Lists as one of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Greater Washington.
2023
World Staffing Awards – Top Staffing Company to Work For
Ranked as the 18th Largest Women-Owned Business in Greater Washington by the Washington Business Journal (2023) — a notable regional business honor.
2023
Washington Business Journal Ranking – Largest Women-Owned Business
Ranked as the 18th Largest Women-Owned Business in Greater Washington by the Washington Business Journal (2023) — a notable regional business honor.
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