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Alan Spitzer | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Baldwin Wallace University Case Western Reserve University |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
| Notable work | Grand Theft Auto |
| Children | Alison Spitzer (Daughter) |
Alan Spitzer is an American businessperson and activist from Cleveland, Ohio.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit]
Spitzer was born into a family that has been involved in the automobile industry for three generations. He studied at the Baldwin Wallace University and Case Western Reserve University.[3]
Career[edit]
Spitzer partnered with attorney Dennis M. O'Toole to establish a marina at Lorain Harbor.[4] Developed on public land, the marina is mandated to maintain significant public accessibility. In this public-private collaboration, Spitzer and O'Toole agreed to compensate the Port Authority for bond issuance, as only public entities can issue such bonds.[4]
Spitzer is also recognised for his efforts to introduce casino gambling to Ohio. In 1989, he presented a plan for a casino to the Ohio House of Representatives, but the Senate rejected it. In 1990, an attempt to modify the Constitution failed, and in 1994, Spitzer was unable to collect sufficient signatures to place a proposed amendment on the ballot.[5][6]
Throughout 2009, the Committee to Restore Dealer Rights, spearheaded by Tammy Darvish, Jack Fitzgerald, and Alan Spitzer, lobbied for legislation to offer arbitration for dealers who lost franchises and dealerships amid Chrysler and General Motors' bankruptcies.[7][8]
Spitzer co-authored Grand Theft Auto which give an inside look at the committee's efforts in lobbying for the legislation that ultimately granted rejected dealers the right to arbitration.[7] It includes an excerpt detailing the committee's attempts to sway the opinions of Ron Bloom and Brian Deese, the duo appointed by the administration to assist in GM and Chrysler's revamping.[7]
Spitzer is the current chief executive officer (CEO) of Spitzer Management.[9][10][11] He co-authored a book, Grand Theft Auto, along with his daughter Alison Spitzer in 2011.[12]
See also[edit]
Recognition[edit]
- 2022 Ohio 500[13]
References[edit]
- ^ Weber, Bruce (1995-12-02). "Swooning (and Bidding) for Something of Sinatra's". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ "Alan Spitzer hits speed bump In bid to move GM Dealership down the road". The Plain Dealer. ProQuest 291933014. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ "Alan Spitzer - CEO of Spitzer Management". Crain's Cleveland Business. May 17, 2012. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ a b Houston, Eric (1991-10-08). "Marina buyout sought Alan Spitzer wants to end partnership". The Plain Dealer. ProQuest 291462579. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ Sourada, Paul (1996-01-20). "Gambling Proponents Begin Drive For Ballot". Dayton Daily News. ProQuest 253872138. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ Jasper, Debra (1996-08-06). "GAMBLING: VOTERS TO DECIDE CASINO ISSUE". Dayton Daily News. ProQuest 253978513. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ a b c "A short, unhappy chat with the car czar". Automotive News. 2011-07-18. ProQuest 878614174. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ Lepham, Edward (2009-12-14). "Against all odds, dealer trio played cards right". Automotive News. ProQuest 219431316. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ "Spitzer opens third dealership in local area". Richland Source. 2014-05-22. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ Halliday, Jean (2012-01-25). "From Dealer to Advocate to Author". WardsAuto. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ "SPITZER ORGANIZATION | Encyclopedia of Cleveland History | Case Western Reserve University". case.edu. 2021-03-12. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ "A short, unhappy chat with the car czar". Automotive News. July 14, 2011. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ "2022 Ohio 500". Ohio Business Magazine. 2022-09-14. Retrieved 2024-03-04.