Kevin Toner

Kevin B. Toner is vice president, Center for Government Effectiveness and Modernization (CGEM). In this role, he directs MITRE’s support of the nation’s civil agencies through the Center for Enterprise Modernization (CEM), the federally funded research and development center to transform how federal agencies serve the American public.

CEM supports the Treasury Department, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Commerce, in addition to many government agencies that leverage the FFRDC as non-sponsors. Toner also manages collaborative relationships with industry stakeholders in trade associations, other non-profits, international organizations, researchers, and academia.

Toner is the former managing director for Treasury, Economics, and Commerce. He led operations and modernization for a wide portfolio of programs for the Treasury and Commerce departments, the Federal Reserve System, and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, as well as other financial and economic regulators that support the nation’s economic security and stability.

He joined MITRE in 2000 as a business analyst. Toner held positions of progressively increasing responsibility, moving from project leader to principal and program manager for sponsors, including the IRS, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Health and Human Services.  

Toner spent five years of service in the U.S. Air Force. In addition to many internal awards, Toner earned the Air Force Achievement Medal, and the Air Force Meritorious Service Award. He also holds certifications from the Federal Acquisition Professional Development Program, is a licensed private pilot, and a certified sommelier.

Toner earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Rider University and an MBA with dual majors in finance and public policy from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.