Mark Hamister
Mark Hamister (October 18, 1951 – August 20, 2021)[1] was an American businessman and the Chairman and CEO of the Hamister Group, a Buffalo-based company specializing in hotels and assisted living residences with more than 500 employees and $80 million in annual revenues.[2]
Career
Hamister was the founder and owner of three professional indoor football teams: the
He had purchased the franchise rights to bring an American Basketball Association team to Buffalo in 2000, but was unable to secure a venue.[6]
Upon the arrest of Buffalo Sabres CEO/Owner
In his later years, Hamister was instrumental in a $300 million private and public development project in the suburban Town of Amherst, New York.
He died from COVID-19 on August 20, 2021, aged 69.[8]
References
- ^ Mark Hamister, Buffalo businessman and civic leader, has died
- ^ Christmann, Samantha (August 20, 2021). "Mark E. Hamister, founder, CEO and chairman of the Hamister Group". Buffalo News.
- ^ Buckley, Eileen. "Hamister Described as Passionate Sports Team Owner". WBFO. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ McKissic, Rodney (August 22, 2003). "SIGNS POINT TO DESTROYERS' DEPARTURE". The Buffalo News. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ Crossley, Drew (27 December 2020). "2003 Cincinnati Swarm". Fun While it Lasted. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ "Adirondack Daily Enterprise 27 May 2000". The NYS Historic Newspapers. May 27, 2000. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ "ESPN.com: NHL - What now? Hamister suspends bid to buy Sabres". www.espn.com. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
- ^ Watson, Stephen (September 12, 2021). "Mark Hamister died, unvaccinated, from Covid-19. His children hope his story changes minds". Buffalo News.
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