HUNTSVILLE – Torch Technologies has promoted managers Sam Burkett and Brady Porter to vice president, the company announced.

Burkett has been named senior vice president. He was manager of the Torch Air Force Weapons Group in Shalimar, Fla.

Burkett has more than 35 years of technical and management expertise in the field of aerospace and defense, with over 30 years at Eglin Air Force Base.

“Mr. Burkett is a distinguished leader supporting a vast array of Air Force programs,” said Brad Walker, president of Torch. “He is a tremendous asset to the success of our customers, a leader of our employee-owners, and a servant to the Northwest Florida community.

“We know his experience and dedication to the mission will continue leading Torch forward.”

Porter was manager of the Torch Advanced Concept Engineering group headquartered in Huntsville.

He has more than 25 years of experience in the defense industry. Throughout his career, he has supported a wide range of defense and other programs.

“Over the years, Brady has been a dedicated employee-owner who has been an exceptional example of our Torch culture and our core values,” Walker said. “He is well versed in the technical and business principles that continue to make Torch successful for our customer mission, employee-owners, and communities.”

As vice president, Porter will provide senior leadership to the Torch ACE group while focusing additional efforts on Torch’s continued growth, the company said.