JOHN W. STANTON

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Tech Score: 44/100

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Software Technology Evidence

7 mention(s) identify JOHN W. STANTON as having software/technology expertise.

Company Filing Date Evidence Reason
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 2015-12-18 Mr. Stanton founded and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Wireless Corporation... He was Chairman and a director of T-Mobile USA... He is currently a director of Microsoft Corporation... Mr. Stanton's qualifications include his extensive background as a chief executive officer and director of public and private companies and his insights into global operations, strategic planning and financial matters. Extensive background in wireless telecommunications companies, including CEO and Chairman roles; director of Microsoft Corporation; experience indicates technical and software-related expertise.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 2016-12-16 Mr. Stanton founded and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Wireless Corporation, a wireless telecommunications company, from 1992 until shortly after its acquisition by ALLTEL Corporation in 2005. He was Chairman and a director of T-Mobile USA ... Mr. Stanton was a director of Clearwire Corp. ... He is currently a director of Microsoft Corporation ... Mr. Stanton's qualifications to serve on the Board include his extensive background as a chief executive officer and director of public and private companies and his insights into global operations, strategic planning and financial matters. Extensive background as CEO and director in wireless telecommunications companies and currently a director of Microsoft Corporation; experience indicates technical and software-related expertise.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 2017-12-15 Mr. Stanton founded and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Wireless Corporation... He is currently a director of Trilogy International Partners and Microsoft Corp. He founded and led wireless telecommunications companies and serves on boards of technology companies including Microsoft, indicating technical and software-related experience.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 2019-12-10 Mr. Stanton founded and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Wireless Corporation, a wireless telecommunications company, and is currently a director of Microsoft Corporation. He founded and led wireless telecommunications companies and serves on the board of Microsoft Corporation, indicating experience in technology and telecommunications.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 2020-12-10 Mr. Stanton founded and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Wireless Corporation, a wireless telecommunications company, from 1992 until shortly after its acquisition by ALLTEL Corporation in 2005. He was Chairman and a director of T-Mobile USA, formerly VoiceStream Wireless Corporation, a mobile telecommunications company, from 1994 to 2004, and was Chief Executive Officer from 1998 to 2003. He founded and led wireless telecommunications companies and served on the board of Microsoft Corporation, indicating experience in technology and telecommunications.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 2022-12-06 Mr. Stanton's qualifications to serve on the Board are his broad-ranging experiences, including senior leadership positions, in the areas of telecommunications and technology, and service on the boards of other companies. Founder and CEO of wireless telecommunications companies and serves on boards of technology companies including Microsoft, indicating technology expertise.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 2024-12-11 He founded and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Wireless Corporation, a wireless telecommunications company, from 1992 until shortly after its acquisition by ALLTEL Corporation in 2005. He is currently a director of Microsoft Corporation. Founder and CEO of wireless telecommunications companies and director of Microsoft Corporation, indicating technology and software expertise.

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2015-12-18 Mr. Stanton founded and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Wireless Corporation... He was Chairman and a director of T-Mobile USA... He is currently a director of Microsoft Corporation... Mr. Stanton's qualifications include his extensive background as a chief executive officer and director of public and private companies and his insights into global operations, strategic planning and financial matters.
2016-12-16 Mr. Stanton founded and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Wireless Corporation, a wireless telecommunications company, from 1992 until shortly after its acquisition by ALLTEL Corporation in 2005. He was Chairman and a director of T-Mobile USA ... Mr. Stanton was a director of Clearwire Corp. ... He is currently a director of Microsoft Corporation ... Mr. Stanton's qualifications to serve on the Board include his extensive background as a chief executive officer and director of public and private companies and his insights into global operations, strategic planning and financial matters.
2017-12-15 Mr. Stanton founded and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Wireless Corporation... He is currently a director of Trilogy International Partners and Microsoft Corp.
2018-12-17 Mr. Stanton's qualifications to serve on the Board are his broad-ranging experiences, including senior leadership positions, in the areas of telecommunications and technology, and service on the boards of other companies.
2019-12-10 Mr. Stanton founded and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Wireless Corporation, a wireless telecommunications company, and is currently a director of Microsoft Corporation.
2020-12-10 Mr. Stanton founded and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Wireless Corporation, a wireless telecommunications company, from 1992 until shortly after its acquisition by ALLTEL Corporation in 2005. He was Chairman and a director of T-Mobile USA, formerly VoiceStream Wireless Corporation, a mobile telecommunications company, from 1994 to 2004, and was Chief Executive Officer from 1998 to 2003.
2021-12-10 Mr. Stanton's qualifications to serve on the Board are his broad-ranging experiences, including senior leadership positions, in the areas of telecommunications and technology, and service on the boards of other companies.
2022-12-06 Mr. Stanton's qualifications to serve on the Board are his broad-ranging experiences, including senior leadership positions, in the areas of telecommunications and technology, and service on the boards of other companies.
2023-12-07 He is the Chairman of Trilogy International Partners, Inc., which operates wireless systems internationally. Mr. Stanton founded and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Wireless Corporation.
2024-12-11 He founded and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Wireless Corporation, a wireless telecommunications company, from 1992 until shortly after its acquisition by ALLTEL Corporation in 2005. He is currently a director of Microsoft Corporation.

MICROSOFT CORP

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2019-10-16 John W. Stanton Age: 64 | Director Since: 2014 | Birthplace: United States | Independent Experience: Trilogy Partnerships (2005-present) (investment company) Founder and Chairman (2005-present) Clearwire Corp. (2008-2011) Chairman of the Board (2011-2013) Interim Chief Executive Officer (2011) Board member (2008-2011) Western Wireless Corporation (1992-2005) Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman (1992-2005) VoiceStream Wireless Corporation (1995-2003) Chief Executive Officer and Chairman (1995-2003) Microsoft Committees: Compensation (Chair) Regulatory and Public Policy Other Public Company Directorships: Costco Wholesale Corporation Trilogy International Partners, Inc. Former Public Company Directorships Held in the Past Five Years: Columbia Sportswear Company Other Positions: Chairman, First Avenue Entertainment LLLP, owner of Seattle Mariners (2016-present) Fiscal Year 2019 Director Compensation: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: 140,000 Stock Awards: 200,000 All Other Compensation: 15,000 Total: 355,000
2020-10-19 John W. Stanton Age: 65 | Director Since: 2014 | Birthplace: United States | Independent Experience: Trilogy Partnerships (2005-present) (investment company) Founder and Chairman (2005-present) Microsoft Committees: Audit Regulatory and Public Policy Director Compensation: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: 139,884 Stock Awards: 200,000 All Other Compensation: 15,000 Total: 354,884
2021-10-14 John W. Stanton Age: 66 | Director Since: 2014 | Birthplace: United States | Independent ... Microsoft Committees: Audit, Regulatory and Public Policy ... Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: 140,000, Stock Awards: 200,000, All Other Compensation: 15,000, Total: 355,000
2022-10-27 John W. Stanton, Age: 67, Director Since: 2014, Occupation: Founder and Chairman, Trilogy Partnerships, Microsoft Committees: Audit, Environmental, Social, and Public Policy, Compensation: $372,500
2023-10-19 John W. Stanton, Age: 68, Founder and Chairman, Trilogy Partnerships. Committees: Audit, Environmental, Social, and Public Policy. Fiscal Year 2023 Director Compensation: $390,000.
2024-10-24 John W. Stanton, Age: 69, Director Since: 2014, Independent. Microsoft Committees: Audit, Environmental, Social, and Public Policy. Director Compensation: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $140,000, Stock Awards $235,000, Total $375,000.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-12-07