SAN DIEGO, June 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, today announced that its Public Safety & Security Solutions (PSS) Division has appointed Robert Gaulden as the Vice President of Sales. In his new role working directly under Ben Goodwin, President of Kratos PSS, Mr. Gaulden will be responsible for leading and expanding the division's strategic accounts team, supporting the regional management team's sales functions, as well as developing new sales strategies.
Mr. Gaulden joined the Kratos team as the VP of Sales for the Mid-Atlantic Region with its recent acquisition of the critical infrastructure security business in January. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
"Robert's demonstrated leadership has been critical in achieving and executing the division's vision for sales excellence and growth, and this promotion will allow him to have an even greater impact on achieving our corporate goals," said Mr. Goodwin.
About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized National Security technology business providing mission critical products, services and solutions for United States National Security priorities. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), satellite communication systems, unmanned systems, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, critical infrastructure security and weapons systems sustainment. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technical oriented work force of approximately 4,100, many of whom hold an active National Security clearance, including Secret, Top Secret and higher. The vast majority of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location. Kratos' primary end customers are United States Federal Government agencies, including the Department of Defense, classified agencies, intelligence agencies and Homeland Security related agencies. News and information are available at www.KratosDefense.com.
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