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John Erik Jonsson (6 September 1901 – 31 August 1995) was an American businessman who was co-founder and early president of Texas Instruments Incorporated. He became Mayor of Dallas, a major advocate of the creation of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and a philanthropist in later years.
J. Erik Jonsson (1901-1995) was a man driven to change Dallas for the better. Throughout his career, he served as Chairman of Texas Instruments (1958-1966), was elected Dallas Mayor (1964-1971) and was prominent in civic affairs (Dallas Citizens Council and the United Way).
Sep 6, 2017 · J. Erik Jonsson. On this day in 1901, UT Dallas co-founder J. Erik Jonsson was born in Brooklyn, New York. Jonsson helped create Texas Instruments and — along with his TI co-founders Eugene McDermott and Cecil Green — the institution that later became UT Dallas.
J. Erik Jonsson, a pioneer of the semiconductor industry, visionary political leader of his home city of Dallas, and generous philanthropist, died at the age of 93 at his home on September 1, 1995.
Feb 4, 2014 · J. Erik Jonsson took over as Dallas' mayor at a turbulent time for the city. John F. Kennedy had just been assassinated on Elm Street, and residents and leaders were struggling to come to terms...
Dec 9, 2015 · Greatest Dallasites: J. Erik Jonsson (No. 76) Co-founder of Texas Instruments. When J. Erik Konsson, Brooklyn-born son of Swedish immigrants, moved here in 1934 from New Jersey to be a...
J. ERIK JONSSON, a pioneer of the semiconductor industry, visionary political leader of his home city of Dallas, and generous philanthropist, died at the age of 93 at his home on September 1, 1995.
Aug 31, 1995 · John Erik Jonsson became mayor of Dallas one year after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. He was tasked with rehabbing the image of Dallas, which became known as the...
Sep 6, 2018 · On Sept. 6, 1901, UT Dallas co-founder Erik Jonsson was born in Brooklyn, New York. Jonsson helped create Texas Instruments and — along with his TI co-founders Eugene McDermott and Cecil Green — the research institution that would become UTD.
John Erik Jonsson. Born: Brooklyn, New York, September 6, 1901 Married Margaret Fonde (1902-84) February 8, 1923 (3 children) Died: Dallas, TX, September 1, 1995. Education: 1918 - Montclair High School, Montclair, NJ. Earned Degrees: 1922 - M.E. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. Honorary Degrees:
