William Dore

William "Bill" J. Dore
Born (1942-07-15) July 15, 1942
New Iberia, Louisiana
Residence Lake Charles, Louisiana
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

  1. 1 2 "2000 Horatio Alger Award Winner: William J. Doré". Horatio Alger Association. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
  2. 1 2 Brady, Jeff (7 April 2012). "Betting Big On Santorum, Donor's Motives A Mystery". NPR. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
  3. "William J. Dore". Bloomberg. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
  4. Murphy, Tim (28 February 2012). "Rick Santorum's Mystery Donor". Mother Jones. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
  5. Bykowicz, Julie (24 February 2012). "Santorum’s Millionaire Donor Mum on Why He Gave so Much". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
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