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Dr. David L. Sokol is a Chairman at Atlas Corp. (British Columbia), a Chairman at The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and a Member at The National Petroleum Council. He is on the Board of Directors at HomeServices of America, Inc. and Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. Dr. Sokol was previously employed as a Chairman by Seaspan Corp., a Non-Executive Director by BYD Co., Ltd., a Chief Executive Officer by MidAmerican Funding LLC, a Chairman by Northern Electric Plc, a Chairman by CE Casecnan Water & Energy Co., Inc., a Chairman by MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co., a Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer by Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., a Chairman by Johns Manville Corp., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Kiewit Energy Group Co., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by NetJets, Inc., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Salton Sea Royalty LLC, and a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Teton Capital LLC. He also served on the board at The National Collegiate Athletic Association. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska and a doctorate degree from Bellevue University.
David Sokol active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ATLAS CORP. | Chairman | 2019-10-31 |
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.
 Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is based in Alexandria. The American company honors outstanding leaders who have achieved remarkable success despite adversity by awarding them the Horatio Alger Award and inducting them as lifetime members. The association also supports young people by providing resources and confidence for them to pursue higher education and overcome adversity. In 2024, they are awarding over $18 million in need-based scholarships to 1,800 students and offering comprehensive support services. The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is an organization founded in 1947 that believes in the power of hard work, honesty, and determination to overcome obstacles. Lesley Albanese has been the CEO of the company since 2024. | Director/Board Member | - |
The National Petroleum Council
 The National Petroleum Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Petroleum Council operates as a council for national petroleum. The private company is based in Washington. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-10-03 |
| The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans | Chairman | - |
HomeServices of America, Inc.
 HomeServices of America, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance HomeServices of America, Inc. provides real estate services. It offers real estate, brokerage, mortgage originations, title and closing services, home warranties, property and casualty insurance, and other home related services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Director/Board Member | 1997-12-31 |
Former positions of David Sokol
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BYD COMPANY LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2011-04-07 |
Johns Manville Corp.
 Johns Manville Corp. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Johns Manville Corp. manufactures building and mechanical insulation, commercial roofing, glass fibers, and nonwoven materials for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. The firm?s products are also used in various industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing, and wind energy. The company was founded by Henry Ward Johns in 1858 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Chairman | 2011-03-29 |
NetJets, Inc.
 NetJets, Inc. AirlinesTransportation NetJets Inc. provides aircraft management services. It arranges a variety of travel-related services from catering to emergency medical treatment. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Chairman | 2011-03-27 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | President | 2011-02-28 |
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Training of David Sokol
| University of Nebraska | Undergraduate Degree |
| Bellevue University | Doctorate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
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| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | Finance |
| BYD COMPANY LIMITED | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 16 |
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MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co.
 MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. operates as a holding company with interests in engages in energy business. It operates business through subsidiaries which include, PacifiCorp., MidAmerican Funding LLC, NV Energy, Inc. Sierra Pacific Power Co., Northern Natural Gas Co., Kern River Gas Transmission Co., Northern Powergrid Holdings Co., MidAmerican Transmission LLC, MidAmerican Renewables LLC and HomeServices of America, Inc. The company’s subsidiaries generate, transmit, store, distribute and supply energy. It has offices in Delaware, England, Iowa, Nevada, Oregon and Texas. MidAmerican Energy Holdings was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Utilities |
Johns Manville Corp.
Johns Manville Corp. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Johns Manville Corp. manufactures building and mechanical insulation, commercial roofing, glass fibers, and nonwoven materials for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. The firm?s products are also used in various industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing, and wind energy. The company was founded by Henry Ward Johns in 1858 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Producer Manufacturing |
CE Casecnan Water & Energy Co., Inc.
 CE Casecnan Water & Energy Co., Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities CE Casecnan Water & Energy Co., Inc. generates and distributes electricity. It develops, constructs, owns, and operates multi-purpose irrigation and hydroelectric power plant and related facilities. The company was founded in September 1994 and is headquartered in Makati City, Philippines. | Utilities |
Salton Sea Royalty LLC
 Salton Sea Royalty LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Salton Sea Royalty LLC provides security and commodity services. It provides services to small and midsize companies. The company is headquartered in Omaha, NE. | Finance |
MidAmerican Funding LLC
 MidAmerican Funding LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities MidAmerican Funding LLC operates as a holding company with interests in generate, transmit, store, distribute and supply energy. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Utilities |
Northern Electric Plc
 Northern Electric Plc Electric UtilitiesUtilities Northern Electric Plc distributes and supplies electricity. The firm also provides electricity distribution and engineering contracting services. The company was founded on April 1, 1989 and is headquartered in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the United Kingdom. | Utilities |
Seaspan Corp.
 Seaspan Corp. Marine ShippingTransportation Seaspan Corp. engages in the ownership and management of containerships. It deploys vessels on long-term, fixed-rate time charters, and high utilization rates that are typically associated with long-term time charters. The company was founded by Graham John Porter, Gerry Wang, and Kyle R. Washington on May 3, 2005 and is headquartered in Hong Kong. | Transportation |
HomeServices of America, Inc.
HomeServices of America, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance HomeServices of America, Inc. provides real estate services. It offers real estate, brokerage, mortgage originations, title and closing services, home warranties, property and casualty insurance, and other home related services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Finance |
NetJets, Inc.
NetJets, Inc. AirlinesTransportation NetJets Inc. provides aircraft management services. It arranges a variety of travel-related services from catering to emergency medical treatment. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Transportation |
The National Collegiate Athletic Association
 The National Collegiate Athletic Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The National Collegiate Athletic Association administers intercollegiate sports activities. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Consumer Services |
The National Petroleum Council
The National Petroleum Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Petroleum Council operates as a council for national petroleum. The private company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
| The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans | |
| Kiewit Energy Group Co. | |
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is based in Alexandria. The American company honors outstanding leaders who have achieved remarkable success despite adversity by awarding them the Horatio Alger Award and inducting them as lifetime members. The association also supports young people by providing resources and confidence for them to pursue higher education and overcome adversity. In 2024, they are awarding over $18 million in need-based scholarships to 1,800 students and offering comprehensive support services. The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is an organization founded in 1947 that believes in the power of hard work, honesty, and determination to overcome obstacles. Lesley Albanese has been the CEO of the company since 2024. | Commercial Services |
| Teton Capital LLC | |
Atlas Corp. (United Kingdom)
 Atlas Corp. (United Kingdom) Investment ManagersFinance Atlas Corp. operates as a global asset manager that owns and operates the businesses in which it invests. It focuses on deploying capital across multiple verticals to create growth opportunities for its shareholders. The firm operates through two subsidiaries, Seaspan and APR. Seaspan is an independent charter owner and operator of containerships and APR provides mobile power solutions. The company was founded on October 1, 2019 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
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