Benjamin Franklin Bailar (April 21, 1934 – February 20, 2017) served as the United States Postmaster General from February 16, 1975 to March 15, 1978.
He took office on February 16, 1975, succeeding Elmer T.
Klassen.
Previously, he had served as Senior Assistant Postmaster General, Chief Financial Officer, and Deputy Postmaster General.