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Mark Shepherd (other)
Mark Shepherd may refer to: *Mark Shepherd (businessman) (1923–2009), chairman and CEO of Texas Instruments *Mark Allen Shepherd (born 1961), actor best known for role as Morn on ''Deep Space Nine'' *Mark Shepherd (novelist) (1961–2011), author of several fantasy novels, such as ''Elvendude'' and ''Spiritride'' *Mark R. Shepherd (1953–2011), American environmental consultant, politician, strategist and radio personality *Mark Shepherd (lacrosse) (born 1978), Canadian professional lacrosse player See also *Mark Shepard (born 1960), Vermont State Senator (R - Bennington County) and former U.S. House candidate *Mark Sheppard (born 1964), British actor and musician {{hndis, Shepherd, Mark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Shepherd (businessman)
Mark Shepherd Jr. (January 18, 1923 – February 4, 2009) was the chairman and chief executive officer of Texas Instruments. He was in attendance at the demonstration of the integrated circuit by Jack Kilby on September 12, 1958. Biography Shepherd was born in Dallas, Texas on January 18, 1923, where his father was a police officer. He started private school as a three-year-old and constructed a vacuum tube at the age of six and a radio when he was seven, graduating from high school at the age of 14. He attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where he was awarded a bachelor's degree with honors in electrical engineering, and earned a master's degree at the University of Illinois. He served in the United States Navy, where he specialized in radar and electronics systems on the USS ''Tucson'', completing his service with the rank of lieutenant. Following the completion of his military service, Shepherd worked for General Electric and the Farnsworth Television and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |