James Truchard

James Truchard cofounded National Instruments, a supplier of testing and measurement equipment and software for scientists and engineers, in 1976.A Texas native, he got a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Texas, Austin in 1974.He launched National Instruments while working as managing director of the acoustical measurements division at the university's applied research lab.The company produces both hardware and software for governments, colleges and companies, including Subaru and Airbus.In January 2019, Truchard retired as chairman of National Instuments' board.