Chris D. Crawford

Chris D. Crawford is the Vice President of Advanced Programs Development for Military Space at Lockheed Martin, leading initiatives to maximize customer value across mission areas. With a robust technical and business background, Chris has previously held key leadership roles, including Director of Space Policy Implementation at the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Chief of Current Operations at the National Military Command Center. They have commanded large groups and wings within the United States Air Force, successfully executing worldwide operations and improving organizational performance. Chris holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of West Florida and completed the National Security Fellowship at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.