William Dore
| William "Bill" J. Dore | |
|---|---|
| Born |
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.
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.
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., an oil and gas company. Dore retired as CEO in 2006, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2007.
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. Dore has given money to both Democrats and Republicans, supporting Bobby Jindal, Charles Boustany, and Mary Landrieu.
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