--- title: Benchmark Space Systems Appoints Brad Morrison, Former U.S. Air Force Officer, as CFO description: Benchmark Space Systems Appoints Brad Morrison, Former U.S. Air Force Officer, as CFO image: https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/hubfs/2025_BradM_1.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/benchmark-appoints-brad-morrison-former-u.s.-air-force-officer-as-cfo#main-content) [![Benchmark Space Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Benchmark-Logo-ALLWHITE.png?width=160&height=38&name=Benchmark-Logo-ALLWHITE.png)](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/) [![Benchmark Space Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Benchmark%20Logo%20Color%20Transparent%20Background.png?width=160&height=38&name=Benchmark%20Logo%20Color%20Transparent%20Background.png)](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/) - [Home](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com) - [Products](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products) - [High-Test Peroxide Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products/high-test-peroxide) - [ASCENT Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/ascent) - [Electric Propulsion Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products-electric-propulsion) - [Company](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/company) - [News](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news) - [Careers](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/careers) - [Contact](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/contact-us) - [Home](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com) - [Products](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products) - [High-Test Peroxide Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products/high-test-peroxide) - [ASCENT Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/ascent) - [Electric Propulsion Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products-electric-propulsion) - [Company](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/company) - [News](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news) - [Careers](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/careers) - [Contact](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/contact-us) [News](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/news) # Benchmark Space Systems Appoints Brad Morrison, Former U.S. Air Force Officer, as CFO - By [Benchmark Space Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/author/benchmark-space-systems) - Oct 23, 2025 ## Benchmark Space Systems Appoints Brad Morrison, Former U.S. Air Force Officer, as CFO #### Seasoned executive brings deep expertise in aerospace, national security, and venture leadership to support Benchmark’s next phase of strategic growth #### ![2025\_BradM\_1](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2025_BradM_1.jpg?width=350&height=438&name=2025_BradM_1.jpg) Burlington, Vermont – October 23, 2025 – Benchmark Space Systems has appointed Brad Morrison as Chief Financial Officer, strengthening the company’s leadership team it's next phase of growth as a space mobility solutions provider for commercial and national security customers.  Morrison will lead the company's corporate finance and strategic development functions. He contributes over 25 years of Big 4 accounting, corporate development, capital raising, M&A and start-up CEO expertise within the Aerospace and Defense sector, including co-founding and leading multiple high-tech companies. Morrison was appointed to the Board of Commissioners to the inaugural Texas Space Commission in 2024 and continues to serve the State of Texas in this capacity. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Management from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Science in Telecommunications from Southern Methodist University. He holds the FINRA Series 7, 79, 24 and NASAA Series 63 securities licenses. *“Brad’s track record of guiding high-growth organizations and his unique perspective at the intersection of defense innovation, venture leadership, and financial stewardship will be critical as we accelerate delivery of our in-space mobility solutions.”* said [Wesley Grove, CEO](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/press-release-leadership-transition-2025) of Benchmark Space Systems. *“I’m excited to join Benchmark at a time when the space economy is entering a phase of rapid scale and complexity,”* said Morrison. *“Benchmark’s unique product-market fit and trusted role in enabling in-space operations makes it a cornerstone player in this next era of orbital mobility and national security in space.”*  **For media inquiries, contact:** Laura Smith lsmith@benchmark-space.com **About Benchmark Space Systems** Benchmark is a trusted space logistics solutions partner supporting missions from initial concept planning through asset decommission from LEO to the moon. 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