W. Don Cornwell
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W. Don Cornwell is CEO, Chairman, and co-founder of Granite Broadcasting.
He sits on the board of directors of Avon Products (since 2002)[1], Pfizer (since 1997)[2], Conde Nast Portfolio (since 1997)[3], the Wallace Foundation[4], the Jacob Javits Foundation, the Emma L. Bowen Foundation[5], and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New York[6].
Prior to founding Granite, Mr. Cornwell served as a vice president Goldman Sachs. (1976 to 1988). He was formerly on the board of directors for CVS (1994-2005?)[7], the National Association of Broadcasters, the Hershey Trust Company and Milton Hershey School(-2002)[8], the New York University Medical Center[9], and chairman of Telecommunications Development Fund (1997-?)[10]. Former trustee of Occidental College.
Cornwell received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Occidental College in 1969 and a Masters degree in Business Administration from Harvard University in 1971.
Born 1948, Cushing, OK. He grew up in Tacoma, WA. He is married to Saundra Williams-Cornwell and has two children - K. Don Cornwell and Samantha Cornwell.
Awards: 1996 Occidental College, Alumnus of the Year Award
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