FAIRFAX, Va., June 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kforce Government Solutions, Inc. (KGS) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Maureen Coyle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 1. Ms. Coyle takes over from Pat Moneymaker, who has served as the Company’s CEO since 2014. Mr. Moneymaker will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.

Ms. Coyle, who joined KGS in 2016 as its Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), has made significant contributions to the Company as CSO, Chief Growth Officer and as President.

“Maureen represents an extraordinary combination of strong management, reputation for integrity and results, and knowledge of the healthcare and IT needs across the Federal Government,” said Mr. Moneymaker. “I am thrilled at the prospects for KGS that this leadership transition will bring.”

Ms. Coyle has brought 27 years of executive management experience and deep healthcare IT knowledge to her role at KGS. Prior to joining the Company, she spent ten years at the Department of Veterans Affairs, more recently as a Senior Executive in the Office of Information and Technology and formerly as a Program Manager in the Veterans Health Administration.

“I am honored to be appointed to lead KGS,” said Coyle. “I know that I speak for everyone at the Company in thanking Pat for his leadership and service. KGS has been fantastic to be a part of, and I look forward to leading the next phase of the KGS journey.”

About KGS

Kforce Government Solutions, Inc. (KGS) is a provider of management and technology solutions to the Federal Government and State and local agencies. For more than 40 years, KGS has partnered with government to help solve complex mission and business challenges. We deliver customized solutions aligned to our clients’ unique needs across financial management; organizational transformation; and information technology. KGS also offers innovative health products, including TraumaFX® medical training. Learn more at www.kforcegov.com.

About Kforce

Kforce (Nasdaq:KFRC) is an award-winning professional staffing services firm that provides strategic partnership in the areas of Technology and Finance & Accounting. Our name stands for KnowledgeForce® which describes the experience we’ve gained since 1962 and the 23,000 highly skilled professionals we engage annually. The customer-centric Kforce Knowledge Staffing Process allows for high-touch, relationship-driven results backed by progressive technologies. Each year, our network of over 60 offices and two national recruiting centers provides opportunities across 4,000 companies, including 70% of the Fortune 100. At Kforce, We love what we do. We love who we serve®.