Katherine J. Kerchner
Board Observer
In May 2019, Kathy was appointed as an Independent Director of the Exostar® Board after serving as that Board’s Lockheed Martin representative from 2008 to 2018.
Prior to her retirement from Lockheed Martin, Kathy served as Vice President of Global Financial Services and CFO for Enterprise Business Services. She was the Executive Sponsor for the Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP), Mid-Career Development Program (MCDP) and Finance Leadership Academy (FLA) . She also led the Finance Transformation initiative for the Corporation. In 2017, Kathy received her industry’s prestigious “Courageous Leader Award.”
Kathy previously served as Vice President of Finance and Business Operations for Lockheed Martin’s Electronic Systems Business Area and Vice President of Finance & Business Operations for their Integrated Systems & Solutions (IS&S) Business Area.
She has served on the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross of Central Maryland and on the Sandia National Laboratory (SNL) Board of Directors.
Kathy lives on Anna Maria Island, FL with her husband. She has two sons and enjoys spending time with her family, boating, and traveling.