Inaugural Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
In office September 30, 1986 – September 30, 1987
President
Ronald Reagan
Preceded by
Position established
Succeeded by
Robert B. Costello
Personal details
Born
Richard Philip Godwin
March 21, 1922 Clifton, New Jersey
Died
March 3, 2005 San Rafael, California
Nationality
American
Spouse
Reatha Lovell Trumbell (1947-2005)
Children
4
Education
Yale University
Richard Philip Godwin (March 21, 1922 – March 3, 2005) also known as Dick, was born in Clifton, New Jersey, but raised in New Britain, Connecticut. Served in the United States Navy during WWII, enlisted July 1, 1943, and discharged June 21, 1946. Received a bachelor's degree in Engineering from Yale in 1945. He worked at New Britain Machine Company in grade school and went on to become chief metallurgist and machine tool designer. He worked for the Atomic Energy Commission and was a Nuclear Engineer and Project Director for the NS Savannah, the world's first nuclear-powered merchant vessel. In 1961, Richard started his career at Bechtel, where he would serve in many positions. He was elected vice president of Bechtel in 1971 and director in 1976. Godwin left Bechtel in 1986 serve as the first Under Secretary for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics at The Pentagon. In 1988, he resigned unsatisfied with what he was capable of doing. In the 90’s he dabbled in Broadway, producing two successful musicals “Crazy For You” (1992) and “Kiss Me, Kate” (1999). He opened a Vineyard in Northern California where he retired producing award-winning ‘Godwin’ wine.[1][2]
^Lehmann-haupt, Christopher (12 March 2005). "Richard Godwin, Leader in Bid to Alter Military Buying, Dies at 82". The New York Times.
^Thurber, Jon (11 March 2005). "Richard P. Godwin, 82; Defense Official Worked to Reform Procurement System" – via LA Times.
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