(born March 25, 1946) is an American businessman and politician.
Bainum is chairman of Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Since the 1980s, Bainum has led a number of enterprises including four current or former publicly listed companies: Choice Hotels; HCR Manor Care, which operates nursing and assisted living facilities; Vitalink Pharmacy Services; and Sunburst Hospitality.
Bainum has also held political office, having served as a Democrat in the Maryland General Assembly.
Bainum was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1979 to 1982 and the Maryland Senate from 1983 to 1986.