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Board of Directors

Robert Smith

Rob Smith

President

Fitzgerald Auto Malls

Term 2025 – 2027

Rockville, Maryland

Rob Smith is president of Fitzgerald Auto Malls, where he oversees strategic planning, operational performance, and organizational governance for the employee-owned automotive group. He has more than 35 years of experience in automotive operations and executive leadership, including prior roles as vice president and executive vice president.

Smith serves on the board of directors of the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association and chairs the UpCounty Hub, a regional nonprofit supporting families in Montgomery County, Maryland.