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John Erik Jonsson is the founder of Texas Instruments Incorporated, which was founded in 1930.
He served as Chairman of Tulane University, The Hockaday School, and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. He was also a Director of Dallas Power & Light Co., Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., The Conference Board, Inc., Academy for Educational Development, NationsBank Texas Corp., and a Trustee of Austin College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Skidmore College, the University of Dallas, and Southwest Research Institute.
He was a Member of American Management Association, National Academy of Engineering, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, The Philosophical Society of Texas, Excellence in Edu Foundation, and The Newcomen Society of the United States.
Dr. Jonsson received his undergraduate degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1922.
Former positions of John Erik Jonsson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED | Founder | 1995-08-31 |
| Excellence in Edu Foundation | President | 1991-12-31 |
| NationsBank Texas Corp. | Director/Board Member | 1979-12-31 |
| University of Dallas | Director/Board Member | 1978-12-31 |
| Skidmore College | Director/Board Member | 1976-12-31 |
Training of John Erik Jonsson
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 15 |
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American Management Association
 American Management Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Management Association provides education seminars and sells educational materials. The firm is a global membership-based association that provides a full range of management development and educational services to individuals, companies and government agencies worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
| Dallas Power & Light Co. | Utilities |
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Other TransportationTransportation Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport provides information regarding airport including airlines, ground transportation, and parking. It offers information regarding seven runways, three control towers, four terminals, and about 140 gates. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Transportation |
Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co.
 Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Equitable Life Insurance Co. provides investment advice. Its products include life insurance, retirement, retirement plans for employers and investments. The company was founded by Henry Hyde in 1859 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous |
Southwest Research Institute
 Southwest Research Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Southwest Research Institute is a research and development organization. It offers technical services in engine design and development, emissions certification testing, fuels and lubricants. The firm provide services to automotive and transportation, biomedical and health, chemistry and materials, defence and security, electronics and automation, energy and environment, manufacturing and construction industries. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX. | Commercial Services |
The Conference Board, Inc.
 The Conference Board, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Conference Board, Inc. is a membership organization working for the public interests. It creates and disseminates knowledge about management and the marketplace to help businesses in their performance and to better serve the society. The firm publishes information and analysis, makes economics-based forecasts and assesses trends, and facilitates learning by creating communities of interest that bring together senior executives from around the world. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
 Society of Exploration Geophysicists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Society of Exploration Geophysicists operates as an association of exploration geophysicists. The non-profit company is based in Tulsa, OK and has subsidiaries in the United States. | Commercial Services |
Academy for Educational Development
 Academy for Educational Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Founded in 1961, the Academy for Educational Development (AED) is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to solving critical social problems and building the capacity of individuals, communities, and institutions to become self-sufficient. AED works in areas of human development, with a focus on improving education, health, and economic opportunities for the least advantaged in the United States and developing countries throughout the world. In collaboration with local and national partners, AED fosters sustainable results through practical, aaproaches to social and economic challenges | Commercial Services |
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc.
 United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. raises and distributes funds for nonprofit organizations. It is a charitable organization, working with local service providers and agencies to deliver programs and services that center on the building blocks of a good life: Education, Income and Health. The firm also provides volunteer opportunities for people to help their neighbors, giving everyone tools to become informed advocates for addressing the pressing issues in North Texas. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Commercial Services |
| The Philosophical Society of Texas | |
| NationsBank Texas Corp. | Finance |
| The Hockaday School | |
| Excellence in Edu Foundation | |
| The Newcomen Society of the United States |
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