John D. Goeken

John D. "Jack" Goeken (August 22, 1930 – September 16, 2010) was an American telecommunications entrepreneur. Goeken founded multiple communications companies, often pursuing innovative technologies despite significant skepticism and resistance.

He was the founder of Microwave Communications Inc. in the early 1960s, initially established to support the sale of two-way radios. The company would go on to play a major role in transforming the U.S. telecommunications industry by introducing lower-cost long-distance telephone service for consumers and businesses. Other ventures included Airfone and In-Flight Phone, which were instrumental in developing air-to-ground telephone systems, as well as the digital network later adopted by FTD florists.