North Bethesda, MD – October 28, 2024 – Fitzgerald Auto Mall will be honored with the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce's Corporate Social Responsibility Award, recognizing its exceptional commitment to community service, ethical business practices, and support for local charities.
Jack Fitzgerald, the founder, built his company on the principles of honesty, hard work, and excellence in customer service. Over the years, the Fitzgerald Automotive Family has established a reputation for complete customer satisfaction, driven by transparent business practices.
Fitzgerald Auto Mall stands out in the industry through its significant sustainability efforts, including the use of green renewable energy sources. The company maintains an Environmental Management System that goes beyond mere compliance with environmental laws and regulations, integrating sustainability into everyday practices and business decisions. Notably, Fitzgerald Auto Mall sources 100% of its electricity from renewable wind and solar power at its Maryland dealerships and recycles 85% of the solid waste generated. It is also the first automotive dealership group in North America to achieve ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications, the highest recognitions for environmental and quality management.
Since its founding in 1966, Fitzgerald Auto Mall has been dedicated to giving back to the community, fostering partnerships, and supporting initiatives that create a positive impact. The company is a champion of child safety programs, particularly through the Fitzgerald Child Safety Seat Program, and promotes animal welfare through regular pet adoption events in collaboration with the Humane Rescue Alliance, and a commitment to education through MCPS and technician apprenticeship programs.
"Jack Fitzgerald always told us that we needed to do well, so that we could do good in the community. That encouragement helped solidify the value of giving that runs throughout the entire culture of the company” said Rob Smith, President of Fitzgerald Auto Mall. “Jack’s decision to allow us as employees to become owners of the company just solidified his legacy to continue to grow that commitment.”
Fitzgerald Auto Mall’s commitment to social responsibility is demonstrated through various programs and initiatives, including:
This Corporate Responsibility Award highlights Fitzgerald Auto Mall’s unwavering dedication to not only serving its customers but also making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves. The award will be presented to Fitzgerald Auto Mall at the MCCC Business Awards Dinner, held on November 6, 2024, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
In 1966, Jack Fitzgerald founded Fitzgerald's Colonial Dodge in North Bethesda, Maryland. From the beginning, the guiding principle of the dealership was to provide exceptional value in a comfortable, customer-friendly sales and service environment. Today, Fitzgerald Auto Malls represents over twenty brands at Auto Mall locations in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Florida, where that same guiding principle continues. Transparency You Can Trust, That's the #FitzWay! www.FitzMall.com
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