Donald Joyce Hall (July 9, 1928 – October 13, 2024) was an American billionaire businessman from Kansas City, Missouri. He was chairman and president of Hallmark Cards, the world's largest greeting card manufacturer. In 2015, Forbes estimated his family's net worth to be $2.8 billion.
Early life
Donald Joyce Hall was born on July 9, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Elizabeth Ann (née Dilday) and Joyce Hall. His father was the founder and president of Hallmark Cards. He graduated from Pembroke-Country Day School. In 1946, he worked as a sales trainee and later as an assistant salesman for Hallmark. Hall graduated from Dartmouth College in 1950 with a Bachelor of Arts in economics. In 1983, he stepped down as president and became chairman of the board. Irvine O. Hockaday Jr. succeeded him as president. He served as chairman emeritus of Hallmark from 2016 to his death.
Philanthropy
Hall was chair of the Hall Family Foundation. He was a founding member of the Kansas City Community Foundation. He helped start the Kansas City Area Economic Development Council. He was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.
Awards and honors
- 1972: Kansas Citizen of the Year
- 1977: Parsons Award for "extraordinary contributions to the arts and culture" from the Parsons School of Design
- 1982: Governor's Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
- 1995: Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement
- 2000: Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Dartmouth College