Alison Spitzer | |
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| Born | July 12, 1980 [1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | American University |
| Occupation(s) | 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 businesswoman and author. She is the current president of Spitzer Management, where she transitioned the auto business towards e-commerce. [2] [3]
Spitzer is also a co-author of the book Grand Theft Auto, and is recognized for her legislative advocacy in the automotive industry.
Alison Spitzer comes from a family with a background in the automobile industry. [4] Initially, she wanted to work in international relations, so she studied at the American University, and graduated with a master's degree in international communications. [5]
Spitzer married Jeremy Swartz in 2008, and the couple have three children. [4] [6]
Spitzer started her career in New York City at Cassidy & Associates. [4] [7] Later, in 2007, she joined Spitzer Auto in Florida. [4] [8] During the subsequent several years, she shifted the focus of the company's activities to be centered on the internet and increased the company's presence in e-commerce. [9] She set up the company's e-commerce department and launched a number of websites to support it, including one for each franchise. [9]
Spitzer is also the co-author of a book named Grand Theft Auto. [8] [10]
An advocate for the interests of the auto sector, Spitzer is well known for her activism. [10] [8] After the bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler, Spitzer pushed for legislation to help dealerships that had to close as a result of the automakers' bankruptcies. [10]
Spitzer is the current president of Spitzer Management. [4] [8]