William Dore
William "Bill" J. Dore | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 15, 1942 |
| Alma mater | McNeese State University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Employer | Doré Energy Corporation |
William Jude Doré (born 1942) is an American businessman and political donor.
Personal life and education
Dore was born in a small town in southern Louisiana, the son of a Cajun farmer and a second-generation Lebanese immigrant. Dore attended McNeese State University on a track and Field scholarship; he studied education and planned on becoming a teacher and coach.[1]
Career
Dore's career began as an insurance salesman while he was attending college. After college Dore moved to New Orleans, earning real estate and securities licenses. Dore bought into a rental company, eventually turning the company into Global Industries, Ltd.,[1] an oil and gas company.[2] Dore retired as CEO in 2006, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2007.[3]
Political activities
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.[4] Dore has given money to both Democrats and Republicans,[2] supporting Bobby Jindal, Charles Boustany, and Mary Landrieu.[5]
References
- ^ a b "2000 Horatio Alger Award Winner: William J. Doré". Horatio Alger Association. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ a b Brady, Jeff (7 April 2012). "Betting Big On Santorum, Donor's Motives A Mystery". NPR. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ^ "William J. Dore". Bloomberg. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ^ Murphy, Tim (28 February 2012). "Rick Santorum's Mystery Donor". Mother Jones. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ^ Bykowicz, Julie (24 February 2012). "Santorum's Millionaire Donor Mum on Why He Gave so Much". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 6 December 2013.