Ben R. Rich

Benjamin Robert Rich (1925–1995) was an American engineer and the second director of Lockheed's Skunk Works from 1975 to 1991. Known as the 'father of stealth,' he led the development of the F-117 stealth aircraft and contributed significantly to aerospace engineering. He was a member of the National Academy of Engineering and received numerous awards during his career, including the Collier Trophy and the National Medal of Technology.