MAXIMUS Promotes Deanne Wertin to Consulting Segment President

Retiring President Kevin Dorney to Ensure Smooth Transition

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

MAXIMUS (NYSE:MMS), a leading provider of government services, today announced the promotion of Division President Deanne Wertin to Consulting Segment President. Kevin Dorney, who has been serving as Consulting Segment President in a transitional capacity, plans to retire from full-time employment.

Ms. Wertin will lead all business operations for the Company's Consulting Segment. Since 2006, Ms. Wertin has served as President of the Company's Western Region Health Services operations, where she successfully managed a $125 million portfolio and was instrumental in securing and expanding new work in the Company's core Operations business. Previously a Managing Director with BearingPoint, she designed and launched a thriving regional consulting practice serving several health insurance plans with a focus on strategy, business process improvement and technology services.

Richard Montoni, Chief Executive Officer of MAXIMUS, noted, "Deanne has a proven track record in directing large operations and driving business process improvement. Her leadership will be instrumental in steering business optimization improvements throughout the portfolio and in building our Consulting practice with a focus in our core areas of health and human services."

Mr. Dorney will work collaboratively with Ms. Wertin as she transitions into her new role. Mr. Dorney has held several executive positions during his career with MAXIMUS including Consulting Segment President and Chief Operating Officer, as well as serving as the Company's first Chief of Quality and Risk Management.

Montoni concluded, "I want to thank Kevin Dorney for his 17 years of service with MAXIMUS. His commitment to excellence has been a model throughout the organization and we wish him well in his retirement."

MAXIMUS is one of America's leading government services companies devoted to providing program management, consulting and information technology services. The Company has more than 6,000 employees located in more than 220 offices in the United States, Canada and Australia. Additionally, MAXIMUS is included in the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.

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Source: MAXIMUS

Released July 2, 2008