Alan Spitzer
Alan Spitzer | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Baldwin Wallace University Case Western Reserve University |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
| Notable work | Grand Theft Auto |
Alan Spitzer is an American businessperson and activist from Cleveland, Ohio.[1][2]
Career[change | change source]
Spitzer studied at the Baldwin Wallace University and Case Western Reserve University.[3] Spitzer and attorney Dennis M. O'Toole partnered to create a marina at Lorain Harbor.[4] This marina, built on public land, was required to ensure easy access for the public.[4]
Spitzer also made efforts to bring casino gambling to Ohio. Despite presenting a plan to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1989, it was rejected by the Senate. Similar attempts in 1990 and 1994 also failed to gain traction.[5][6] In 2009, Spitzer, along with Tammy Darvish and Jack Fitzgerald, led the Committee to Restore Dealer Rights. This group pushed for arbitration rights for dealers impacted by bankruptcies at Chrysler and General Motors.[7][8]
Currently, Spitzer serves as the CEO of Spitzer Management.[9][10][11] He co-wrote "Grand Theft Auto" with his daughter, Alison Spitzer, in 2011.[12]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 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. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ↑ "Alan Spitzer - CEO of Spitzer Management". Crain's Cleveland Business. May 17, 2012. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Houston, Eric (1991-10-08). "Marina buyout sought Alan Spitzer wants to end partnership". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ↑ Sourada, Paul (1996-01-20). "Gambling Proponents Begin Drive For Ballot". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ↑ Jasper, Debra (1996-08-06). "GAMBLING: VOTERS TO DECIDE CASINO ISSUE". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ↑ "A short, unhappy chat with the car czar". Automotive News. 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ↑ Lepham, Edward (2009-12-14). "Against all odds, dealer trio played cards right". Automotive News. 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.