Melvin "Jack" Murdock (August 15, 1917 – May 16, 1971) was an American businessman, philanthropist, and radio technician from Portland, Oregon.
Upon graduating from Franklin High School, Murdock’s father offered him a choice of financing for college, or for a business.
[5][6] In 1946– headquartered a mere six blocks from his earliest family home[7] –Murdock formed Tektronix, Inc. as an equal partnership with Vollum, fellow former "coastie" Miles Tippery, and accountant Glenn McDowell.
[13] Murdock began as the company’s vice president and general manager, before assuming the role of chairman, in 1960 — a position he would hold until his passing, in 1971.
"[20] Murdock initiated several modifications to make aircraft safer and more practical for pilots, and was posthumously inducted into The Oregon Aviation Hall of Honor in 2003.