Dave Hinton
- 68 years old
- Male
- Born Feb 22, 1942
- Died Mar 22, 2010
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
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An Iconic Industry Leader
with a very heavy heart, we the hinton+grusich family would like to share with you the sad news that, dave hinton, founder of hinton+grusich died on the afternoon of march 22, 2010.
dave died peacefully with his family surrounding him. the entire h+g team feels a tremendous loss and we will rely upon your support during this difficult time.
dave opened our business with bill in may 1986, and while he retired in the middle of the last decade, he was still very much an active part of the h+g family. he was fiercely proud of the company he worked so hard to build, and he regularly called to talk to the h+g family.
services will be held in the chicago suburb of la grange, where dave lived.
wake at hallowell & james funeral home
1025 w. 55th street, countryside, il 60525
thursday, 5-8pm friday, 3-9
funeral at st. francis xavier church
124 n. spring ave., la grange, il 60525
saturday, 10:00am
in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the david and barbara hinton scholarship fund payable to the st. ignatius college prep high school, 1076 w. roosevelt road, chicago, il 60608.
we are so proud of all that dave accomplished within the hotel industry, and the encouragement he provided to so many people during their careers. so many of you touched his life, and together we will continue to realize his vision.
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WHERE do I begin?!
Chris Mahaffey Apr 09, 2010
Dave quickly became a mentor and gave me tremendous encouragement when I started interviewing for a new job in 1979, but I could tell he wasn't so sure I was ready for an opening for an executive director ... of the Chicago Society of Association Executives in 1980. I landed that spot and for the next 20 years he became one of my best volunteers, board members, and advisors.
In the mid 80s Dave was insistent that Chicago had its own "Springtime in the Park." As CSAE Past President Tom Sharpe has written elsewhere in this space, there were a lot of doubters, myself included. But when we stole the idea of a holiday season event from the California SAE (thanks to Marta Hayden's suggestion), the pieces started falling into place, and Holiday Showcase was born. (Dave chose the name and also secured Lou Holtz as our first luncheon guest star.) I told Dave I'd jump in the Chicago River if we got over 1,000 executives to attend ... and I was saved from that fate by the absence of only 50 people. Today, over 1,500 execs attend, and booths have grown from 175 to maxing out the Hyatt's Riverside Exhibit Hall.
Due to all of this I dubbed Dave "Father Showcase." I mean, really, he LOOKED like Santa! And goodness knows his genius brought a lot of business "presents" and holiday cheer to our community. After two years Dave and Bill started their "Encore" party after the show - and I think 2010 will be the 20th anniversary of the party. I only wish my good friend would be with us to celebrate.
Even after his retirement, Dave remained a good friend ... he'd "hold court" at the Encore party, regaling us with great stories ... we chatted periodically ...and he even attended my Mom's memorial service to my surprise. Now that's a friend. I've said too much, but Dave was such a tremendous influence in my career, I felt compelled to get this "on the record."
Thanks, Dave. I will never forget you.
Chris Mahaffey
Dave's Laughter
Joani Beckwith Apr 08, 2010
In Honor of Dave
Elizabeth Kretchmer Apr 08, 2010
I was so saddened to learn of Dave's passing. Please know that my heart goes out to all of you during this very difficult time.
I'm thinking of you all.
Very truly yours
~ Elizabeth Kretchmer
My memory
Tom Caradonio Apr 06, 2010