Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 44/100
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. |
| 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. |
| 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