Morton Meyerson
American executive
Morton Herbert Meyerson (June 3, 1938 – August 5, 2025) was an American computer industry executive who held positions in the Ross Perot–founded Electronic Data Systems and subsequently at Perot Systems and General Motors. Ross Perot paid $10 million for naming rights to Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
Early life and education
Meyerson was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 3, 1938, to a Jewish family. His ancestors immigrated to the United States from Belarus. His mother was a pianist and actively volunteered at the Fort Worth VA Hospital. His father owned Meyerson insurance agency. When he was 10, Morton's brother Sandy died from cancer.
Meyerson attended Paschal High School, where he played football, sang in the choir, and was senior class president. He then graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and philosophy. At UT, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Mu, Texas Cowboys, the UT chorus, and student government.
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