Stanley Davis “Dave” Phillips (born 1942,

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-Nov 20, 2022) was the chairman and

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of Phillips Industries, Inc. and was a political appointee as U.S. Ambassador to Estonia from April 16, 2007 until January 16, 2009.

Biography

Phillips attended

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and the

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, where he joined the Beta chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon. Choate awarded him the 2010 Choate Seal Prize.

Business career

Phillips was the founding chairman of Phillips Factors Corp., a financial services firm which merged with BB&T Corp., founder of Phillips Mills (merged with Culp Inc.) and a founding partner of the Market Square Partnership, which merged with Vornado Realty Trust.

References

External links

Dave Phillips: ‘Extraordinary Catalyst’ New book puts industry veteran, Market Square and High Point in spotlight
1942 births Living people American chief executives Ambassadors of the United States to Estonia {{US-diplomat-stub