- For the football player of the same name see David Brandon (American football).
| David A. Brandon | |
| Born | May , 1952 Dearborn, Michigan |
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| Residence | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation | Chairman & CEO |
| Employer | Domino's Pizza |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Wife: Jan |
| Children | Sons: Scott, Nick, Chris, Daughter: Carli |
| Website www.dominos.com |
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David A. Brandon is chairman of the board, chief executive officer, and manager of Domino's Pizza. He is also a former regent of the University of Michigan. Brandon took over Domino's in March 1999 when founder Thomas Monaghan sold it to the investment group Bain Capital [1]. Prior to Domino's, he was the CEO of Valassis.
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Education
He graduated with a bachelor's degree and teaching certificate from the University of Michigan in 1974. While in Ann Arbor, he was the back-up quarterback of the university's football team, under the leadership of Bo Schembechler [2]. Brandon also has honorary doctorate degrees from Walsh College[3], Schoolcraft College, Lawrence Technological University, Cleary College, Central Michigan University [4], and Albion College.
Albion College Commencement
On May 9, 2009, David received his honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Albion College during the college's commencement ceremonies, in Albion, Michigan. He also delivered a commencement address to the 2009 graduating class[5] and finished his address by giving a graduation present to each of the graduates. Taped to the bottom of each of their seats was a coupon for a free pizza and a soda.[6]
Politics
Brandon was elected to the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan in 1998, as a member of the Republican Party. In the November 2006 election, he lost his reelection bid to Democrat Julia Donovan Darlow [7]. His term expired December 31, 2006.
An avid participant in Republican politics, Brandon had expressed interest in running for the United States Senate in 2006 against Democrat Senator Debbie Stabenow. However, he announced in August 2005 that he would not be a candidate in the 2006 elections. He is now widely rumored as a possible candidate for Governor of Michigan in 2010. [8] According to public records, Brandon has donated almost $200,000 to Republican Party candidates and election committees.[9]
Television
On May 5, 2005, Brandon appeared on the third edition of Donald Trump's The Apprentice as part of the finale CEO interview panel.[10] In an advertisement that first aired on January 21, 2009, David starred by "oven baking" a cease and desist order from Subway. He was seen putting the letter in a pizza oven, and the letter caught on fire. Subway had sent the letter to Domino's to stop advertisements for their new oven baked sandwiches that noted a 2 to 1 advantage over Subway's subs in an independent taste test.[11][12]
Dave's Blog
David keeps a blog, titled "Dave's Blog," which is accessible only to Domino's Pizza franchisees and corporate store managers. In his blog he talks about topics, like his personal unannounced visits to stores and the price of cheese.
Footnotes
- ^ Domino's Board of Directors
- ^ "University of Michigan Regent Emeritus David A. Brandon".
- ^ "Walsh Journal", Walsh College, Fall, 2007.
- ^ David Brandon for UM Regent
- ^ Webber, Jake. "Holocaust Survivor, Domino's CEO Address Grads at Albion College Commencement", Albion College - College News, May 1, 2009.
- ^ "Albion Celebrates Commencement 2009, Albion College - College News, May 9, 2009.
- ^ "Election changes stadium dynamic" - Detroit Free Press (11/09/06)
- ^ "Domino effect" - The Detroit News Online (12/09/06)
- ^ NEWSMEAT ▷ David Brandon's Federal Campaign Contribution Report
- ^ "The Apprentice, Season 3, Episode 15 Recap". NBC, May 5, 2005.
- ^ Murray, Stefanie. "David Brandon of Domino's Pizza stars in TV commercial "burning" legal letter from Subway", Ann Arbor News, January 22, 2009.
- ^ "Domino's Responds to Subway's Cease-and-Desist Letter", Chain Leader, January 22, 2009.
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