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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001683168-26-002220"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BAER"
cik: "0001941536"
company_name: "Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-03-26T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T08:54:18.594303+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Bridger Aerospace names Justin Mogford as General Counsel; James Muchmore to step down

## Summary
- Justin Mogford appointed General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective April 2026; replaces James Muchmore.
- Muchmore resigns as Chief Legal Officer effective April 3, 2026; receives $212,500 lump sum, COBRA, and acceleration of 108,893 RSUs.
- Company adopted Executive Severance Plan for CEO, CFO, and COO, providing cash and equity benefits upon qualifying termination.
- Mogford previously Division General Counsel at Bristow Group (VTOL), with experience in M&A, bankruptcy, and governance.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001683168-26-002220
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BAER
- cik: 0001941536
- company_name: Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-03-26T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1941536/000168316826002220/0001683168-26-002220-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1941536/000168316826002220/bridger_8k.htm

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