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Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame Honors Jack Fitzgerald for a Lifetime of Leadership

ROCKVILLE, MD — The Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame honored Jack Fitzgerald, founder of Fitzgerald Auto Malls, with a posthumous induction recognizing his lasting impact on business, consumer advocacy, and community service.

NBC4’s Melissa Mollet introduced Fitzgerald as “a transformative figure in the automotive retail industry” who built “one of the most respected dealership networks in the country” and redefined what it meant to be a customer advocate.

From his start in 1966 with a single Dodge dealership in Bethesda, Jack Fitzgerald grew the company into 20 franchises across Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Florida, employing more than 1,800 people. He pioneered the “no-haggle, no-hassle” pricing model and founded the Fitzgerald Child Safety Seat Program, which has provided more than 50,000 inspections and installations. In 2023, Fitzgerald Auto Malls became the largest dealership group in the nation to achieve 100 percent employee ownership.

Accepting the award on her brother’s behalf, Dottie Fitzgerald shared:

“Jack was a humble man, and if he were here today, he would say thank you—but quickly add that he didn’t do it alone. He was grateful to all of our associates and customers over the years.”

She added, “He loved what he did and worked every day right up until the afternoon he entered hospice. All in all, I think he would tell you there was just no better way to go.”

Jack Fitzgerald passed away in April 2025 and would have celebrated his 90th birthday in September. His legacy endures through a company built on integrity, innovation, and community care.

About the Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame

The Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame recognizes business leaders whose achievements and community service have made a lasting impact on Montgomery County. Its annual luncheon brings together business and civic leaders to celebrate excellence, with net proceeds supporting scholarships that help develop the next generation of local talent.

About Fitzgerald Auto Malls

Founded in 1966, Fitzgerald Auto Malls operates 20 franchises across Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Florida. The company is known for transparent, “no-haggle, no-hassle” pricing, its employee-ownership model, and decades of community service through initiatives such as the Fitzgerald Child Safety Seat Program.

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