Stewart W. Bainum Sr. | |
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| Born | Stewart William Bainum June 10, 1919 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 2014 (aged 94) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Education | Mount Vernon Academy |
| Alma mater | Washington Adventist University (did not graduate) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Jane Goyne |
| Children | 2 sons (including Stewart W. Bainum Jr.), 2 daughters |
| Relatives | Duke Bainum (nephew) |
Stewart William Bainum Sr. (1919–2014) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Choice Hotels, a hotel chain, and HCR Manor Care, a retirement facility chain. He was the founder of the Commonweal Foundation (now known as the Bainum Family Foundation), a philanthropic organization.