Veteran Car Dealer Founder Recognized for his Business Achievements in the Automotive Industry

NORTH BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES, November 22, 2022

In recognition of his innumerable business accomplishments in the automotive industry, Jack Fitzgerald, founder of the remarkably successful Fitzgerald Auto Malls, the multi-franchised mega dealership, has been named Visionary Dealer by Automotive News Top 25.

Fitzgerald built his company on the principles of honesty, hard work and excellence in customer service. In the many years in business, the Fitzgerald Automotive Family has established a reputation of providing complete customer satisfaction based on honest business practices. His secret sauce is offering customers “no haggle” sales, an approach that removes negotiating from the sales equation. Customers pay a vehicle price that is set by the sales team based on the age of the car, its availability, and even color and equipment. Period. “This is a very simple business, really. We sometimes tend to make it complicated, but it's not," Fitzgerald said. "Just take care of your customers and take care of your people," the veteran car dealer added.

Fitzgerald Auto Malls set themselves apart from other dealers through their significant sustainability efforts and use of Green renewable energy sources. FitzMall maintains an Environmental Management System that goes above and beyond simply meeting environmental laws and regulations—it extends into everyday practices and business decisions. All electricity at Fitzgerald facilities is purchased from renewable energy sources, using 100 percent wind power at all its dealerships in Maryland. It is the first automotive dealership group in North America to become ISO 14001 certified, the highest recognition available for quality management, with a focus on the environment. Fitzgerald Auto Malls recycles over 80 percent of all solid waste generated. They were also the first dealership group to become an EPA Green Power Partner Member of the EPA Green Power Leadership Club and a long-standing member of the Clean Energy Partnership in Maryland. In 2019, Fitzgerald Auto Malls installed its solar canopy, which is lauded as the largest solar canopy east of the Mississippi River.

About Fitzgerald Auto Mall

In 1966, Jack Fitzgerald founded Fitzgerald's Colonial Dodge in Bethesda, Maryland. From the beginning, the guiding principle of this new dealership was to provide exceptional value in the most comfortable, customer friendly sales and service environment possible. Today, Fitzgerald Auto Malls represents over twenty brands, 12 Auto Mall locations and that same guiding principal continues. That's the #FitzWay! www.FitzMall.com/p>

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November 17, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – This holiday season, Fitzgerald Auto Mall continued its tradition of giving back to the community by partnering with the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC). With the support of Fitzgerald Auto Mall, the GWHCC hosted a Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at the Mount Pleasant neighborhood in Washington D.C. on Wednesday November 16th, which took place on Lamont Plaza where over 300 free Thanksgiving turkeys were distributed to local families.

The goal of this event was to show support and kindness to residents who might be experiencing difficult times approaching the Thanksgiving holiday. “The GWHCC is grateful for the support of Fitzgerald Auto Mall in our efforts of helping families in need this Holiday season and uplifting our minority communities the best we can,” said Nicole Quiroga, President, and CEO of the GWHCC.

Through commitment and hard work, Fitzgerald Auto Mall has continuously been a leader in supporting community initiatives. “We are delighted to support the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s efforts providing local families the opportunity to have a good meal with their loved ones this Thanksgiving holiday,” said Dottie Fitzgerald, Vice President of Fitzgerald Auto Mall.

About Fitzgerald Auto Mall

In 1966, Jack Fitzgerald founded Fitzgerald's Colonial Dodge in North Bethesda, Maryland. From the beginning, the guiding principle of this new dealership was to provide exceptional value in the most comfortable, customer friendly sales and service environment possible. Today, Fitzgerald Auto Malls represents over twenty brands at nine Auto Mall locations and that same guiding principal continues. That's the #FitzWay!

About the GWHCC

GWHCC is a membership driven non-profit organization that supports the economic development of the Greater Washington region by facilitating the success of the businesses and the communities they serve through networking, advocacy, education and access to capital.

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June 13, 2022 (North Bethesda M.D.) This year, Fitzgerald Auto Malls is celebrating its commitment to green power and 15 years as a United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) green power partner. Founder Jack Fitzgerald has been the driving force behind the Company’s continued commitment to green power and its core value that everyone can help the environment.

Fitzgerald Auto Malls set themselves apart from other dealers through their significant recycling efforts and use of Green renewable energy sources. FitzMall maintains an Environmental Management System that goes above and beyond simply meeting environmental laws and regulations—it extends into everyday practices and business decisions. All electricity at Fitzgerald facilities is purchased from renewable energy sources, using 100 percent wind power at all its dealerships in Maryland. It is the first automotive dealership group in North America to become ISO 14001 certified, the highest recognition available for quality management, with a focus on the environment. Fitzgerald Auto Malls recycled over 80 percent of all solid waste generated at Fitzgerald. They were also the first dealership group to become an EPA Green Power Partner Member of the EPA Green Power Leadership Club and a long-standing member of the Clean Energy Partnership in Maryland. In 2019, Fitzgerald Auto Malls installed its solar canopy, and it is believed to be the largest solar canopy east of the Mississippi River. “I am very proud of my Fitzgerald Auto Mall family. Every effort we make continues to improve our positive influence on the environment, in our communities, and in our industry overall. Our business philosophy of doing things the “FitzWay” entails treating everyone with honesty and respect, dealing in good faith, and creating ways to be better at what we do,” said Jack Fitzgerald.

About Fitzgerald Auto Mall

In 1966, Jack Fitzgerald founded Fitzgerald's Colonial Dodge in North Bethesda, Maryland. From the beginning, the guiding principle of this new dealership was to provide exceptional value in the most comfortable, customer friendly sales and service environment possible. Today, Fitzgerald Auto Malls represents over thirty-four brands at Auto Mall locations in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Florida, where that same guiding principal continues. Transparency You Can Trust, That's the #FitzWay! www.FitzMall.com

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February 8, 2022 (Rockville MD) Fitzgerald Auto Mall proudly presented Super Hero Awards to key members of the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA). After two recent stories surfaced about worlds colliding, animals bringing people together, and a rescue mission that saved a life, Fitzgerald Auto Malls knew some special people (and animals) had to be recognized.

After Delores Bushong's cat Hank got out of the yard and found himself up a tree, the community came together to help them out. Over five days and four nights, Delores' neighbors and friends all pitched in and gave her support. When Delores called HRA, they jumped into action immediately, and news of the CAT-astrophe spread through their office. HRA med-tech Lydia Kressensky shared the idea to rescue Hank from the tree, and the HRA Field Services Division showed up with rope and basket in hand! Hank was successfully and safely brought down from the tree and into Delores' arms.

Earlier that month, Milo the beagle, who was adopted at a Fitzgerald Subaru pet event a year prior, saved his neighbor's life. Milo's owner Mikayla Swift, was preparing to take him for a walk, when she opened the door, Milo bolted and began scratching on the neighbor's door across the street. Milo's behavior confounded Mikayla, but when she caught up to him, she heard the faint cry for help from inside. 85-year-old Sherry Star had fallen and could not get up, pinned next to the bathtub. Mikayla quickly called the fire department, and Sherry Star is alive and well today because Milo was the only one who could hear her.

Lisa LaFontaine, CEO of HRA, closed out the celebration with remarks reminding people that HRA finds solutions to both big and small problems, from providing direct care to animals in crisis to tackling systemic barriers to affordable, pet-friendly housing.

Dottie Fitzgerald, who hosted the event at Fitzgerald Subaru, said, "Today we honor the hero's you never see that are behind the scenes. Thank you for all you do." Honorees along with Hank and Milo were presented with certificates and gift baskets for their service.

Recognized: Lydia Krassensky (Med tech at HRA), Lauren Crossed, Ellen Kurland and Stormy Farr, (Field Service Officers, HRA), Mikayla Swift, Milo, and Hank.

About Fitzgerald Auto Mall

In 1966, Jack Fitzgerald founded Fitzgerald's Colonial Dodge in North Bethesda, Maryland. From the beginning, the guiding principle of this new dealership was to provide exceptional value in the most comfortable, customer-friendly sales and service environment possible. 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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October 18, 2021 (Washington, D.C.) - Fitzgerald Auto Malls has been awarded the "Auto Dealer of the Year" by the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) in recognition of its environmental practices and commitment to Electric Vehicles (EV).

Fitzgerald Auto Mall was the first automotive dealership group in North America to become ISO 14001 certified, the global standard for Environmental Management Systems. In addition to being a member of the Green Power Leadership Club with EPA, Fitzgerald installed a Solar Canopy at their Gaithersburg location that is over an acre. After one year of full operation, the Solar Canopy offset 82% of their power consumption. In addition, for the fifth year in a row, Fitzgerald Auto Mall's solid waste recycling percentage increased, reaching 85%, which is more than twice the national average for businesses."We are honored to be recognized by the Coalition for our commitment to sustainability and supporting the community by reducing our environmental footprint. We thank our associates and customers for their support of our commitment to energy efficiency and achieving our recycling goals," said Jack Fitzgerald, Chairman of Fitzgerald Auto Malls.

About GWRCCC

The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition is one of nearly 80 coalitions in the US that fosters economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices. www.gwrccc.org

About Fitzgerald Auto Mall

In 1966, Jack Fitzgerald founded Fitzgerald's Colonial Dodge in North Bethesda, Maryland. From the beginning, the guiding principle of this new dealership was to provide exceptional value in the most comfortable, customer friendly sales and service environment possible. Today, Fitzgerald Auto Malls represents over twenty four brands at Auto Mall locations in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Florida, where that same guiding principal continues. Transparency You Can Trust, That's the #FitzWay! www.FitzMall.com

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