Bill Tauscher
Founder at Vertical Communications, Inc.
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Tauscher is the founder of Vertical Communications, Inc. (founded in 1982) where he holds the title of Chairman.
He was also the founder of Tauscher Group (founded in 1986) where he held the title of Managing Member.
Currently, Mr. Tauscher is the Executive Chairman at Keeco LLC (since 2005) and a Director & Executive Officer at Vertical Communications Holdco, Inc. In the past, Mr. Tauscher served as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Vanstar Corp.
(1987-1999), Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at FoxMeyer Corp.
(1977-1986), Chief Executive Officer & Director at Vertical Networks, Inc., Executive Chairman at Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. (2016-2018), Director at Safeway, Inc. (2012-2015), and Principal at International Business Machines Corp.
Mr. Tauscher obtained his undergraduate degree from Yale University.
Bill Tauscher active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Vertical Communications, Inc.
 Vertical Communications, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vertical Communications, Inc. engages in the provision of communication platforms and applications. It offers Vertical, Mitel, and 8X8 products. It serves retail, automotive, healthcare, and hospitality indsutry. The company was founded by William Y. Tauscher and Peter H. Bailey in 1982 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Founder | 1981-12-31 |
Vertical Communications Holdco, Inc.
 Vertical Communications Holdco, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Vertical Communications Holdco, Inc. provides telecommunication services. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Keeco LLC
 Keeco LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Keeco LLC designs and distributes hand crafted home textile products for kitchen, bed, living, and dining rooms. It markets hand crafted home textile products such as quilts, table linens and curtains through mass merchants, department stores, and specialty retailers. The company was founded by Christopher Grassi and is headquartered in Hayward, CA. | Chairman | 2004-12-31 |
Former positions of Bill Tauscher
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BLACKHAWK NETWORK HOLDINGS INC | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-02-21 |
| SAFEWAY INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
Vanstar Corp.
 Vanstar Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Vanstar Corp. is a gold exploration company with properties located in northern Quebec. Vanstar also owns 100% of the Felix property under development in the Chicobi group and 100% of Amanda, a 7,679 ha property located on the Auclair formation with historic gold showings up to 12.1 g/t Au over 3 meters. The company is based in Canada. The American company owns a 25% interest in the Nelligan project, which won the "Discovery of the Year" award at the 2019 Quebec Mineral Exploration Association Xplor Gala. Vanstar was acquired by InaCom Corp. on February 17, 1999 for $436.07 million. | Chief Executive Officer | 1998-12-31 |
FoxMeyer Corp.
 FoxMeyer Corp. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services FoxMeyer Corp. is a private company that distributes pharmaceuticals. The company is based in Carrollton, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. | Chief Executive Officer | 1985-12-31 |
| IBM | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Bill Tauscher
| Yale University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| IBM | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 9 |
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Safeway, Inc.
 Safeway, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Safeway, Inc. operates a chain of supermarkets. Its services include grocery delivery, gas reward points, pharmacy, deli, simple nutrition, gift cards, money services and floral and gift delivery. The company was founded by M. B. Skaggs in 1915 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Retail Trade |
Vertical Communications, Inc.
Vertical Communications, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vertical Communications, Inc. engages in the provision of communication platforms and applications. It offers Vertical, Mitel, and 8X8 products. It serves retail, automotive, healthcare, and hospitality indsutry. The company was founded by William Y. Tauscher and Peter H. Bailey in 1982 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Technology Services |
Vanstar Corp.
Vanstar Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Vanstar Corp. is a gold exploration company with properties located in northern Quebec. Vanstar also owns 100% of the Felix property under development in the Chicobi group and 100% of Amanda, a 7,679 ha property located on the Auclair formation with historic gold showings up to 12.1 g/t Au over 3 meters. The company is based in Canada. The American company owns a 25% interest in the Nelligan project, which won the "Discovery of the Year" award at the 2019 Quebec Mineral Exploration Association Xplor Gala. Vanstar was acquired by InaCom Corp. on February 17, 1999 for $436.07 million. | Commercial Services |
Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc.
 Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of prepaid and payment networks services. It enables selling and buying of print and process gift cards online and distributes through retail networks. The company was founded by Bryan Haynes and David C. Tate in 2001 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Finance |
FoxMeyer Corp.
FoxMeyer Corp. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services FoxMeyer Corp. is a private company that distributes pharmaceuticals. The company is based in Carrollton, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. | Distribution Services |
Vertical Networks, Inc.
 Vertical Networks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vertical Networks, Inc. engages in the making of mobile shows and channels in the world. The company was founded by Scott K. Pickett in 1996 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA. | Technology Services |
Keeco LLC
Keeco LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Keeco LLC designs and distributes hand crafted home textile products for kitchen, bed, living, and dining rooms. It markets hand crafted home textile products such as quilts, table linens and curtains through mass merchants, department stores, and specialty retailers. The company was founded by Christopher Grassi and is headquartered in Hayward, CA. | Retail Trade |
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Vertical Communications Holdco, Inc.
Vertical Communications Holdco, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Vertical Communications Holdco, Inc. provides telecommunication services. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Communications |
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