TYSONS, Va., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Oddball, a leading digital services agency modernizing government technology, today announced the appointment of Kathy Klapacz as Chief Operating Officer.

Kathy brings 20 years of executive leadership experience scaling federal programs and technology organizations across defense and civilian health agencies, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Defense Health Agency (DHA). Her expertise spans operational strategy, technology transformation, and delivering mission-critical solutions.

Throughout her career, Kathy has led complex federal portfolios exceeding $100 million and organizations of more than 400 personnel. Her experience includes overseeing large-scale federal technology modernization initiatives, cloud transformation, and operational strategy, with a proven track record of strengthening delivery performance and supporting organizational growth.

“Kathy brings the rare combination of operational rigor, deep federal market experience, and people-centered leadership that Oddball needs as we continue to scale,” said Marybeth Wootton, Chairwoman of Oddball’s Board of Directors. “Her ability to connect delivery, technology, customer needs, and growth will be instrumental as we build on Oddball’s strong foundation.”

As Chief Operating Officer, Kathy will oversee operational strategy and execution, strengthening collaboration across delivery, engineering, and growth while preserving Oddball’s culture, technical excellence, and mission focus.

“What drew me to Oddball is the combination of an incredibly talented team, a strong culture, and a genuine commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes for our customers,” said Klapacz. “I’m excited to build on that foundation and help Oddball scale in a way that preserves what makes the company special.”

Kathy holds an MBA from the University of Maryland University College and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Penn State University. She also holds PMP, CSM, and ITIL certifications.

About Oddball
At Oddball, we’re not just another agency – we’re a strangely human force driving innovation in government digital services. Our team consists of experienced engineers, program managers, and other commercial tech professionals, and our passion lies not just in creating solutions but also in collaboratively addressing client challenges. Oddball takes pride in supporting federal clients throughout the entire process – from design to deployment.

We specialize in crafting scalable solutions that are purpose-built for the citizens they serve and the workforces they empower.

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