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Ursa Major Expands Leadership with Jason Meredith

Berthoud, Colorado — In a strategic move to bolster its growth in aerospace technologies, Ursa Major has officially promoted Jason Meredith to the position of President. This decision, announced on October 13, 2026, aims to align the leadership with the company's ambitious goals amid increasing demand for defense and space solutions.

As President, Meredith will spearhead the operational implementation across Ursa Major, overseeing the company's entire profit and loss structure. His appointment comes at a crucial time when Ursa Major is scaling its production capabilities, particularly in long-range and hypersonic missiles. The company is rapidly progressing towards becoming a publicly traded entity, thus solidifying their market positioning.

Chris Spagnoletti, the CEO of Ursa Major, expressed confidence in Meredith's capabilities, stating, “Jason has the experience and leadership to bring this next phase of Ursa Major to life. He understands our technology, our customers, and what it takes to execute at scale.” This reflects an expectation that Meredith’s extensive background will be instrumental in guiding the company through its next chapter.

Meredith's previous role as President of Solid Missile Systems placed him at the forefront of Ursa Major's innovative solid rocket motor portfolio. His leadership experience spans over two decades within the aerospace and defense sectors, including significant tenures at prominent companies like ATK, Northrop Grumman, and Pratt & Whitney. He initially joined Ursa Major in 2026 to enhance the company's solid propulsion capabilities, and his promotion is seen as a natural progression in his career.

“I'm excited to take on this role at an important point in Ursa Major's growth,” Meredith shared after his promotion. His vision emphasizes strong technology, an increasing market demand, and a manufacturing process designed for scalability. Meredith’s focus will be to streamline these key components of the business to enhance production speeds and effectiveness, particularly in supplying critical capabilities for the defense needs of military forces.

Ursa Major has become a significant player in the aerospace and defense sector, providing flight-proven solutions for hypersonics, solid rocket motors, and space mobility. Based in Berthoud, Colorado, the company also boasts additive manufacturing operations in Youngstown, Ohio, embodying a commitment to leveraging innovative production techniques for various domains, including land, air, sea, and space.

This new leadership alignment is not just a change in title but a strategic effort to reinvigorate Ursa Major's mission of revitalizing the defense industrial base for the United States and its allies. As the company accelerates the delivery of mission-critical capabilities, the leadership transition aims to meet the complexities and speed demanded by modern defense requirements.

With Jason Meredith at the helm, Ursa Major is poised to navigate this rapidly evolving landscape, answering the call for advanced technological solutions in both defense and exploration sectors.

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