Thurman John Rodgers, better known as T.J. Rodgers, is the founder and CEO of Cypress Semiconductor. He is known for his public relations acumen, his brash personality, and strong advocacy of laissez-faire capitalism. He received his bachelor's degrees from Dartmouth College in 1970, graduating as "salutatorian" with majors in chemistry and physics. Wikipedia
T. J. Rodgers, President & CEO of Cypress Semiconductor, replied to the Sister (and also sent a copy of his letter to all Cypress shareholders), and it is this reply that is created an ongoing debate. www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0996rodgers.htm
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Many years ago, T. J. Rodgers was the first such person in the business community for me: A demanding and entrepreneurial CEO of Cypress Semiconductor who was bluntly outspoken about public policy issues. A courageous and opinionated leader who stuck to www.anchorrising.com/barnacles/004527.html
