Morton H. Meyerson, a longtime business executive and civic figure involved in the development of Dallas’ Arts District, has died at age 87, according to public reports.
Meyerson served in executive leadership roles at Electronic Data Systems, General Motors, and Perot Systems, helping expand the role of information technology in American business during the latter half of the 20th century.
He also led the 10-year effort to build what became the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, a concert hall now home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The naming of the facility was funded by Ross Perot in recognition of Meyerson’s leadership and longstanding friendship.
Meyerson previously served as chairman of the Dallas Symphony Association and was active in fundraising and development efforts related to the hall’s design and construction. “Given a great instrument, you have the possibility of having a great orchestra and a great symphonic community,” Meyerson once said.
He was born in Fort Worth and graduated from Paschal High School, where he participated in student government and musical programs. He earned degrees in economics and philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin and later received the university’s Distinguished Alumnus Award.
In both corporate and civic life, Meyerson was widely recognized for combining business leadership with community involvement. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra credited Meyerson with helping establish the concert hall and supporting its early development.
No further details have been released about memorial services.