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    Kratos Public Safety & Security Solutions Division appoints James Cotter as senior VP

    May 29, 2013
    Cotter steps into newly established government solutions sector
    Related To: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
    “The best way to assure recurring revenue is with superior performance, so that when the contract is re-bid you have an outstanding reputation to leverage,” says Jim Cotter of Kratos Public Safety & Security Solutions.
    “The best way to assure recurring revenue is with superior performance, so that when the contract is re-bid you have an outstanding reputation to leverage,” says Jim Cotter of Kratos Public Safety & Security Solutions.

    San Diego, CA -- June 03, 2013 (GLOBAL NEWSWIRE) – Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, today announced that its Public Safety & Security (PSS) division has appointed James Cotter as the Senior VP of the Government Solutions Sector. In his new position, Mr. Cotter will be responsible for working closely with senior leadership to leverage Kratos PSS’ significant qualifications to research, identify, and ultimately capture opportunities in the growing DoD/DHS security market. In addition, he will be responsible for working across the Kratos PSS division to create and execute strategic plans, as well as a number of business development and operations initiatives. Ben Goodwin, President of the division, said, “I am confident that Jim’s significant Kratos corporate knowledge, deep understanding of the government services market space, experience in strategic planning, market research and analysis, plus his business development skills make him an ideal fit for this position.”

    Mr. Cotter brings with him a strong background in security and government solutions. He has been with Kratos since December 2007 when he came on board as part of the Haverstick/DTI acquisition. At Haverstick/DTI he served as the Vice President of Operations & Strategy, and prior to that, in a number of Program/Project Manager positions supporting the company’s U.S. Navy clients. Including his time with Haverstick/DTI, he has now worked for the Kratos for over 23 years. Mr. Cotter holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA, both from the University of Maryland.