The chairman of TCU's board, former Tandy CEO, and chairman of the Fort Worth Executive Round Table John V. Roach has passed away. He was 83 years old.
– The chairman of TCU’s board, former Tandy CEO, and founder of the Fort Worth Executive Round Table John V. Roach has passed away. He was 83 years old.18-Year-Old In Critical Condition, 9 Others Wounded After Gunfire Erupts At Dallas Party Venue
Roach spent his college years at TCU, where he held jobs working on trains and working as an engineer. He earned a degree in physics and math before returning to earn a master’s in business administration, where he first learned about computer programming. By 1983, Roach had become the chairman and CEO of Tandy, holding those positions until his retirement in 1999.
Roach also helped launch the Tandy Technology Scholars Program, which rewards teachers and students who lead in technology. The program is now called the RadioShack National Teach Awards Program and has awarded millions of dollars across the nation.Roach’s leadership at TCU was also marked by financial prosperity. During his tenure on the board, the endowment grew to $1 billion, putting TCU near the top of the country’s universities.
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