William Dore
William "Bill" J. Dore | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 15, 1942 |
| Alma mater | McNeese State University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Employer | Doré Energy Corporation |
| Known for | Political donations |
William "Bill" Jude Doré (born 1942)[1] is an American businessman and political donor.
Personal life and education[edit]
Dore was born in New Iberia, Louisiana.[2] He is the oldest of five children[2] of Elaine Therese (née Ackal) Doré, a Cajun, and Advance "Eddie" Doré, a second-generation Lebanese immigrant.[3]
Dore attended McNeese State University on a track and field scholarship; he studied Education and earned a bachelor's and master's degrees in 1966.[2][4]
Dore and his wife Kay split their time between Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Mountain Brook, Alabama. [2][5]
Career[edit]
Dore's career began as an insurance salesman while he was attending college.[6] After college Dore moved to New Orleans, earning real estate and securities licenses. Dore bought into an oilfield-services company, eventually turning it into Global Industries, Ltd.[7][8]
Dore retired as CEO of Global Industries, Ltd. in 2006, and as chairman of the board of directors in 2007.[9] He has previously served on the board of Founders Advisors, a Birmingham, Alabama based merger, acquisition & strategic advisory firm.
Political activities[edit]
Dore was a major supporter of Rick Santorum's 2012 presidential campaign, donating $2.25 million to the Red, White and Blue Fund, Santorum's Super PAC.[6] Dore has given money to both Democrats and Republicans,[8] supporting Bobby Jindal, Charles Boustany, and Mary Landrieu.[10]
Scholarship program[edit]
Doré established the Horatio Alger Louisiana Scholarship Program through the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and has donated more than $7 million for Louisiana scholarships.[2] The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans awarded him the Horatio Alger Award in 2000.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Executive Profile, William J. Dore". Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "2016 Louisiana Legends Honorees". Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB). 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
- ^ "Elaine Dores Obituary". The Advertiser. July 19, 2011. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
- ^ "Donor profile: William Doré". Center for Public Integrity. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
- ^ "Donor profile: William Doré". Lake Charles businessman gives $1 million to super PAC backing Santorum. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
- ^ a b c Murphy, Tim (February 28, 2012). "Rick Santorum's Mystery Donor". Mother Jones. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ "2000 Horatio Alger Award Winner: William J. Doré". Horatio Alger Association. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- ^ a b Brady, Jeff (April 7, 2012). "Betting Big on Santorum, Donor's Motives A Mystery". NPR. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- ^ "William J. Dore". Bloomberg. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ Bykowicz, Julie (February 24, 2012). "Santorum's Millionaire Donor Mum on Why He Gave so Much". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved December 6, 2013.