John A. Spitzer

John A. Spitzer (February 1, 1917 – July 29, 1992) was an American automotive executive and real estate developer.

Born in 1917, Grafton, Ohio, Spitzer graduated from Ohio State University and, with his brother Del, expanded Spitzer Automotive into one of the leading automotive dealer in the U.S. A World War II veteran, he developed innovative sales techniques, which were later shared in a Ford educational film. His parents, George and Harriet Spitzer, operated a hardware store and managed a Ford dealership at the beginning of the 20th century.

Career From an early age, Spitzer became involved in his family's hardware store and car dealership in Grafton, Ohio. He was assigned by his father, George Spitzer, to liquidate the dealership but chose to revive it instead. During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Corps as a military officer and eventually rose to the rank of captain. He developed the automotive division of the company, alongside his brother Del Spitzer, who contributed to advancements in sales processes and TV advertising.

Recognition Spitzer Conference Center is named after him