Daniel J. Quirk

Daniel J. Quirk is the owner and CEO of the Quirk Auto, a company which has 15 car dealerships in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.

Dan Quirk

Background

Quirk was born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts. His interest in the automotive world during his childhood prevailed as Quirk bought his first used car dealership in 1973. Four years later, he purchased his first new Chevrolet dealership in Braintree, Massachusetts.[1]

Quirk operates 15 dealerships in Massachusetts and 4 in Manchester, New Hampshire. He also runs several other enterprises that collectively support his automotive business. These include Quincy Auto Auction, Quirk Parts, and local real estate holdings. Throughout his 40 years of business, Quirk has earned an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has been awarded with many industry awards and honors.[2] Quirk staffs about 1,200 company employees.

Fore River Shipyard

One of his most notable properties is the former Quincy Fore River Shipyard. In 2002, Quirk purchased the long abandoned Fore River Shipyard at federal auction. Under his ownership, the Shipyard currently serves as an inventory hub, Quirk Parts warehouse, and a movie studio. The shipyard has been used for hit movies like The Departed, The Company Men, R.I.P.D., The Equalizer and The Finest Hours.[3]

References
  1. ""Daniel Quirk, president of Braintree-based Quirk Automotive Group, has a passion for cars – and entrepreneurship"".
  2. "BBB Business Review".
  3. "The curtains rise on the Fore River Shipyard's new act as a movie studio".
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