Timothy “Tim” Kintz, 61—Automotive Industry Icon Lost Suddenly

The national automotive sales and leadership community is enveloped in grief following the shocking and sudden passing of Timothy “Tim” Kintz. Tim, the respected President of the Kintz Group and one of the industry’s most influential trainers and motivators, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri, over the Thanksgiving weekend. At just 61 years old, his sudden departure leaves a profound, heartbreaking void for his family, friends, and the thousands of professionals he mentored across the country.

Silence of the Mentor: A Sudden Loss Over the Holiday

Tim Kintz was an effervescent and dedicated figure, known for his high energy, passionate training seminars, and ability to motivate sales teams worldwide. The loss of a leader and friend of his caliber is difficult enough, but the fact that his passing was so sudden and unexpected over the holiday weekend has amplified the shock across the industry. The community is reeling not only from the loss of a titan of sales training but from the loss of a man who invested his life force into helping others achieve their potential.

A Legacy of Loyalty: Training Generations of Leaders

Beyond his professional accolades, Tim Kintz was a deeply devoted family man—a husband, father, and grandfather—whose work ethic was matched only by his love for his family. He built the Kintz Group into a nationally recognized force by embodying the fierce loyalty and dedication he preached. His legacy will not only live on through the successful careers of the generations of professionals he touched but also in the values of hard work and commitment he instilled in his own loved ones.