LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The founder and executive chairman of Westgate Resorts, David Alan Siegel, has died at the age of 89, the company announced Saturday.
Siegel’s journey from delivering newspapers in his early childhood days to building Westgate, the largest privately owned timeshare company in the world, showcased his entrepreneurial spirit and relentless drive, the statement said.
After the tragic loss of his daughter Victoria, he became a passionate advocate for addiction prevention and his work led to national awareness efforts, legislative change and life-saving access to resources like Naloxone.
He is survived by his wife Jacqueline, nine children, two stepdaughters, 12 grandchildren and step-grandchildren, and his brother Barry.
“David never forgot his humble roots, starting Westgate in his garage and using the company as a way to lead others to become inspired and successful,” said Jim Gissy, Chief Executive Officer of Westgate Resorts. “David worked hard to leave us a company that will continue to preserve its family origins, and the significant resources and ambition to instill joy in the lives we touch through the hospitality we provide.”
Westgate Resorts locations feature more than 13,500 luxury villas and hotel rooms in popular vacation destinations throughout the U.S., including in Las Vegas.
