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Timothy Kobosko, Named USO Vice President Of Information Technology & Chief Information Officer (CIO) |
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 6, 2009-- The USO has named Timothy S. Kobosko of Severna Park, MD, vice president of information technology and chief information officer. He will be responsible for creating and running the digital and information environment in which the USO serves troops and families around the world. In addition, he joins the USO’s leadership team, providing a technology infrastructure to supply a touch of home to troops serving in combat zones.
"The USO is an organization with operations around the world; this creates challenges in developing and implementing effective and efficient information technology solutions," said Sloan D. Gibson, USO president and CEO. "Tim’s proven leadership and exceptional management skills ensure that the USO addresses challenges in a way that puts the organization at the forefront of digital innovation."
Kobosko has more than 11 years of experience in information services, and recently served as vice president of information services for the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association. In this position, Kobosko created the associations first Information services team, instituted a capital budgeting process with a 3-year outlook, produced a stable, high-availability data network and partnered with software, telecommunications and data center vendors to advance the business of the association by implementing appropriate products and technology.
Kobosko, a former Naval Officer, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Naval Academy, a Master of Administrative Science from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Business Administration from Loyola College in Maryland.
“I am honored to be joining a world class organization with such a great mission,” said Kobosko. Technology can enable the USO to provide that touch of home in many new and innovative ways. I look forward to leading that effort to help lift the spirits of our Armed Forces and their families. “
About the USO
The USO (United Service Organizations) lifts the spirits of America’s armed forces and their families. We provide a touch of home to troops wherever they serve through centers at airports and military bases around the world, top quality entertainment and innovative programs and services tailored to meet the needs of troops and their families. The USO is not a government agency and relies on the generosity of the American people. The USO is also supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners AT&T Inc., BAE Systems, The Boeing Company, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Gallery Furniture, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, S & K Sales Co. and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Other corporate donors, including the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-11381), have joined millions of individual donors to support the USO. For more information, please visit www.uso.org.