Stewart W. Bainum Sr.

Stewart W. Bainum Sr.
Born
Stewart William Bainum

June 10, 1919
DiedFebruary 12, 2014(2014-02-12) (aged 94)
EducationMount Vernon Academy
Alma materWashington Adventist University (did not graduate)
OccupationBusinessman
SpouseJane Goyne
Children2 sons (including Stewart W. Bainum Jr.), 2 daughters (including Barbara Bainum, CEO of Commonweal)
RelativesDuke Bainum (nephew)

Stewart William Bainum Sr. (June 10, 1919 – February 12, 2014) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of the multinational hotel chain Choice Hotels and HCR ManorCare, a retirement facility chain. He was also the founder of the Commonweal Foundation (now known as the Bainum Family Foundation), a philanthropic organization.