Occupation Businessman Name William Dore | ||
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Born July 15, 1942 (age 81) ( 1942-07-15 ) New Iberia, Louisiana Employer Dore Energy Corporation Residence Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | ||
Alma mater McNeese State University | ||
William Jude Doré (born 1942) is an American businessman and political donor.
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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.
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., an oil and gas company. Dore retired as CEO in 2006, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2007.
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. Dore has given money to both Democrats and Republicans, supporting Bobby Jindal, Charles Boustany, and Mary Landrieu.