| Alison Spitzer | |
| Birth Date: | 12 July 1980[1] |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | Businesswoman Author |
| Years Active: | 2007–present |
| Known For: | Legislative advocacy in the automotive industry |
| Notable Works: | Grand Theft Auto |
| Alma Mater: | American University |
| 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. 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.[4]
Spitzer married Jeremy Swartz in 2008, and the couple have three children.[5]
Spitzer started her career in New York City at Cassidy & Associates.[6] Later, in 2007, she joined Spitzer Auto in Florida.[7] 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.[8] She set up the company's e-commerce department and launched a number of websites to support it, including one for each franchise.[8]
Spitzer is also the co-author of a book named Grand Theft Auto.[7] [9]
An advocate for the interests of the auto sector, Spitzer is well known for her activism.[9] [7] 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.[9]
Spitzer is the current president of Spitzer Management.[10] [7]