Bob Naughton
Robert J. Naughton
“Robert J. Naughton, age 82, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021, in Houston, Texas, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. … In 1989, Bob became NASA’s Chief of Aircraft Operations Division at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. He held that position until 2004, and while at NASA, was awarded the Outstanding Leadership Medal and Distinguished Service Medal and was recognized in 1995 by President Bill Clinton with a Meritorious Senior Executive Award.”
I met Bob when he interviewed me for a position in the aircraft operations division in 1990. He immediately impressed me with his intelligence, humor, and incredible personal depth. Although I ended up in MOD under Gene Kranz, Bob was always the same gracious and friendly professional in all of our subsequent interactions. An amazing man, whose life left an indelible impression on all who met him.