Alison Spitzer
Alison Spitzer | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 12, 1980[1] |
| Alma mater | American University |
| Occupations | Businesswoman Author |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Legislative advocacy in the automotive industry |
| Notable work | Grand Theft Auto |
| Spouse | Jeremy Swartz |
Alison Spitzer (born 1980) is an American business executive and author. She is the president of Spitzer Management, where she led the company's transition toward e-commerce.[2][3]
Spitzer is a co-author of Grand Theft Auto and has been involved in legislative advocacy within the automotive industry.
Early life and education
Alison Spitzer was raised in a family involved in the automobile industry.[4] She initially planned to pursue a career in international relations and earned a master's degree in international communications from American University.[5]
Career
Spitzer began her career in New York City at Cassidy & Associates.[4][6] In 2007, she joined Spitzer Auto in Florida.[4][7] Over the following years, she redirected the company's operations toward online sales and expanded its e-commerce presence.[8] She set up the company's e-commerce department and launched multiple websites, including individual sites for each franchise.[8]
Following the bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler, Spitzer advocated for legislation to support dealerships affected by the closures.[9][7] She also co-authored the book, Grand Theft Auto.[7][9]
Spitzer currently serves as president of Spitzer Management.[4][7]
Personal life
Spitzer married Jeremy Swartz in 2008, They have three children.[4][10]
Awards
- Women's Automotive Association International Award (2014)[11]
- Automotive News 40 Under 40 (2012)[8]
- Automotive News 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry (2015)[4]
- Crain’s Cleveland Business Forty Under 40 (2018)[5]
- The TIME Dealer of the Year award (2026 nominated)[12]
Bibliography
- Spitzer, Alison; Alan Spitzer (2011). Grand Theft Auto
References
- ^ "Alison Spitzer".
- ^ "Spitzer Auto Group sees no need to haggle". Crain's Cleveland Business.
- ^ "Marketing to millennials: Make it online, fast, easy". Automotive News.
- ^ a b c d e f "100 Leading Women In The North American Auto Industry - Alison Spitzer". Automotive News. November 2, 2018.
- ^ a b "Forty Under 40 - Alison Spitzer". Crain's Cleveland Business. May 13, 2018.
- ^ "Alison Spitzer biography".
- ^ a b c d "Spitzer Organization". Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. 12 March 2021.
- ^ a b c "Forty Under 40 - Alison Spitzer". Automotive News. November 9, 2018.
- ^ a b "A short, unhappy chat with the car czar". Automotive News. July 14, 2011.
- ^ "Swartz-Spitzer wedding". The News-Herald. August 31, 2008.
- ^ Hour Detroit (January 6, 2014). "Women's Automotive Association Names Leadership Honorees". DBusiness. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ "TIME and Ally Financial honor Amherst dealer". CBT News. 23 October 2025.
Further reading
- Diaz-Kope, Luisa M., et al. "A shift in federal policy regulation of the automobile industry: policy brokers and the ACF." Politics and Policy, vol. 41, no. 4, Aug. 2013, pp. 563+. Gale Academic OneFile