Kforce announces Joe Liberatore to its Board of Directors as next CEO alongside David Dunkel remaining as Chairman

– USA, FL –  Kforce Inc. (Nasdaq: KFRC) today announced the appointment of current President Joe Liberatore to its Board of Directors to succeed David Dunkel as CEO, effective January 1, 2022.

David Dunkel will continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Lead Independent Director, Ralph Struzziero, said, “This announcement is the culmination of a thoughtfully developed succession planning process and our entire Board is tremendously excited for Dave and Joe. Over his more than 40 years as CEO, Dave continually demonstrated his vision for Kforce and his unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results. Kforce is what it is today because of Dave’s relentless drive for ‘more, better, faster and we are fortunate that Dave has agreed to continue his involvement in areas most important to the Firm, the Board, and to Joe, as he assumes his new role. We have watched Joe demonstrate his vision and leadership capabilities over many years but none more evident than over the last twenty months as he navigated the Firm through the global pandemic with a constant eye for the future. We look forward to Joe expanding upon his legacy as he leads Kforce into the future, continuing to deliver exceptional results for our shareholders.”

Mr. Dunkel and continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

About Joseph J. Liberatore

Mr. Liberatore joined one of Kforce’s predecessor companies, Romac International, in 1988, as a technology recruiter and served in multiple executive roles during his tenure with the Firm including Chief Sales Officer, Chief Talent Officer, CFO, and as President for the last nine years.

Joe Liberatore said, “I am grateful to Dave for the standard of excellence he has established along with his support and mentorship over the 30+ years we have worked so closely together; to our Board of Directors for their encouragement, wisdom, and guidance; to the executive leadership team for their partnership and passion for the Firm, always leaning forward and never looking back, and for the fortitude of all of the dedicated Kforcers who are responsible for delivering exceptional results for our clients and consultants. We have built a strong foundation over the last several years upon which we can continue delivering exceptional results for our many stakeholders. Our ‘office occasional’ operating model supported by flexibility and choice and empowered by trust and technology makes this an exciting time for Kforce, our industry, and business with the reshaping of where and how work is performed. I couldn’t be more honored by the confidence Dave and the Board have placed in me and I’m excited about our prospects against the backdrop of unparalleled secular drivers of technology demand.”

About Kforce Inc.

Kforce Inc. is a solutions firm that specializes in technology and other professional staffing services. Each year, we provide meaningful opportunities for over 30,000 highly skilled professionals who work with approximately 3,000 clients, including a significant majority of the Fortune 500. At Kforce, we promise to deliver great results through strategic partnership and knowledge sharing.

For more information: https://www.kforce.com/

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