Mr. Morton currently serves on the board of directors for four Aerospace companies; Proponent, Noble Aerospace, All Clear Inc and Thaler Machine, engaged in the manufacturing and part distribution for the worlds commercial and defense aircraft and weapons systems. He recently also served as a board member for Kellstrom Defense, Shaw Development, Integrated Polymer Solutions and PAS Technologies. Mr. Morton retired in 2012 from his position as President of the Eaton Aerospace Group where he focused on the design and development of aircraft hydraulic, fuel, actuation and electrical control systems. During his 10 year term as president he developed and executed a growth and performance strategy to move the company from multiple independent component businesses to a fully integrated systems provider. During the execution of the strategy Mr. Morton led 3 divestitures, 3 major acquisitions and launched an international joint venture. The result was to more than double business revenue while improving operational margins and customer value.
Prior to his tenure at Eaton Corporation, Mr. Morton spent 21 years with Honeywell. He joined the organization in 1981 and was involved at Bendix Aircraft Brake and Strut Division in South Bend Indiana, Environmental Control Systems in Torrance California as well as Advanced Circuits Division in Minneapolis Minnesota. His roles included leadership positions in the areas of Project Engineering, Program Management, Sales and Marketing, Product Support, Manufacturing Operations and General Management. Prior to joining the Honeywell organization in 1981, Mr. Morton was Applications Engineering Manager for Rockford Products Corporation a Rexnord company serving the fastener needs of the automotive and construction industry.
Mr. Morton holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University and Masters of Business Administration from Indiana University. He has also completed Thunderbird Consortium II at American Graduate School of International Management in Phoenix. More recently, Mr. Morton completed the Board Director Education and Certification Program at the UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management.
Mr. Morton was recognized as a Purdue University Distinguished Technology Alumni in 2010. Brad is also a Board Director for Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, California, and resides in San Clemente, California.