William Dore
William "Bill" J. Dore | |
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Born |
New Iberia, Louisiana | July 15, 1942
Residence | Lake Charles, Louisiana |
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
Dore was born in a small town in Southern Louisiana called New Iberia.[2] He the oldest of five children[2] and is the son 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 degree in 1966.[2][4]
Career
Dore's career began as an insurance salesman while he was attending college.[5] 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.,[6] an oil and gas company.[7]
Dore retired as CEO of Global Industries, Ltd. in 2006, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2007.[8]
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.[5] Dore has given money to both Democrats and Republicans,[7] supporting Bobby Jindal, Charles Boustany, and Mary Landrieu.[9]
Scholarship program
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.[5]
References
- ↑ "Executive Profile, William J. Dore". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
- 1 2 3 4 "2016 Louisiana Legends Honorees". Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB). 2016. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
- ↑ "Elaine Dores Obituary". The Advertiser. 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
- ↑ "Donor profile: William Doré". Center for Public Integrity. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
- 1 2 3 Murphy, Tim (28 February 2012). "Rick Santorum's Mystery Donor". Mother Jones. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ↑ "2000 Horatio Alger Award Winner: William J. Doré". Horatio Alger Association. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- 1 2 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.
- ↑ Bykowicz, Julie (24 February 2012). "Santorum's Millionaire Donor Mum on Why He Gave so Much". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 6 December 2013.