Kevin Hinton Cae

Kevin Hinton, CAE has a diverse and extensive work experience. Kevin is currently working as the Executive Vice President, Strategy at Minding Your Business since July 2018. In addition, they serve as the Principal at TOGUNA, where they help men connect with their authentic selves through engaging in dialogue and emotional vulnerability.

Prior to their current roles, Kevin has held several leadership positions. Kevin was the CEO of SITE from July 2013 to January 2018 and also worked as the Director at SmithBucklin during the same period. Before that, they served as the Executive Vice President, Associated Destinations Worldwide at Associated Luxury Hotels International from January 2011 to July 2013, where they focused on expanding the global hotel portfolio and bringing in new international members.

Kevin has also had their own company, hinton+grusich, where they served as the CEO from 1999 to 2010. During their time there, they successfully sold the company to Associated Luxury Hotels International and achieved several accomplishments including automating the sales process, reinventing the brand and market positioning, and expanding to five regional sales offices.

Before starting their own company, Kevin worked at Hilton Hotels & Resorts as the Front Office and Towers Manager at Hilton Chicago. Kevin also has experience as a Volunteer at Peace Corps.

Overall, Kevin Hinton, CAE brings a wealth of leadership, strategy, and business development expertise to their roles, demonstrating a track record of success across various industries.

Kevin Hinton, CAE completed their MBA at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that, they earned their B.S. degree with a double major in Finance and German at Marquette University, graduating in 1993. Before their university studies, Kevin attended Saint Ignatius College Prep, but no specific dates or degree information are available for that period.

In terms of additional certifications, Kevin obtained the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership in January 2023. In February 2023, they received the MPI Community of Honorees certification from Canvas Credentials (Badgr). Furthermore, Kevin also earned a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education in August 2022.