Don Beyer began working at his father’s Volvo dealership after graduating college, before eventually teaming up with his brother Michael to take over the family business. The brothers rebranded the business as Beyer Automotive Group and expanded to nine dealerships and five automobile brands. His name was one of a few that were synonymous with car sales in northern Virginia. In 1990, Beyer entered politics and served as lieutenant governor of Virginia for several years before losing the gubernatorial election and serving four years as the United States. Ambassador to…
