Koniag Government Services Hires Chief Information Officer
A subsidiary of the Alaska Native corporation for the Kodiak Island region has a new Chief Information Officer. Ray Coleman brings Koniag Government Services (KGS) more than twenty-five years of experience in IT and cybersecurity as a US Army veteran.
“Ray’s long history with the Department of Defense makes him a perfect fit for KGS,” says Kevin Wideman, CEO of Koniag Government Services. “Ray is a proven leader who has shown to consistently be at the forefront of the complex and ever-changing world of IT and cybersecurity. And with his wealth of knowledge, his wise counsel will be extremely useful in delivering innovation to our customers. We couldn’t be more thrilled to add him to our team.”
As CIO, Coleman is responsible for overseeing IT systems and cybersecurity for KGS’ professional services to federal government agencies. He provides technical leadership and maintains an up-to-date vision for future technology needs.
“I’m honored for the opportunity to help lead a great team and an ever-growing company,” Coleman says. “Strong IT and security departments are more important than ever in today’s world, and I look forward to helping KGS stay at the cutting-edge in a highly competitive arena.”
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