Daniel Quirk
Daniel Quirk – Business Owner and Founder of the Quirk Auto Group
Daniel Quirk owns and operates the Quirk Auto Group, an empire consisting of 15 car dealerships located throughout Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Additionally, he owns a warehouse which holds inventory and provides parts to these stores.
His involvement is prominent within his local community and schools alike through his Tech Team program that employs high school students for customer service duties.
Early Life and Education
Daniel Quirk was an entrepreneur and founder of Quirk Auto Group. With 15 dealership locations throughout Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, his dealership company services customers from Shelton High School all the way through Northeastern University and University of New Haven. Daniel attended Shelton High School before majoring in graphic arts at both institutions.
Starting his career off on railroads with Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Additionally, he built woolen mills before creating Peninsular Paper Company in Ypsilanti Michigan.
Quirk also competed independently under the name Spider and faced some of the top light heavyweights in the Northeast like John Brooks, Jason Rumble, Eddie Edwards, Mikey Whipwreck and Mikey Whipwreck – as one of their youngest ever NWA New England Junior Heavyweight Champions! Unfortunately he died after suffering fatal injuries during a match against Hi-Lite Kid at an All Out Mayhem event.
Professional Career
Quirk has enjoyed an accomplished business career. He owned and managed multiple car dealerships across New England. Furthermore, he built woolen mills for Peninsular Paper Company while diversifying into real estate investments and banking.
Dan Quirk stands out with his distinct appearance that makes him easily recognisable. Known for his muscular physique and blue locks, as well as an uncanny ability to generate lightning through his body – earning him the moniker “Raiju”.
Dan Quirk has been working as a physical therapist at Fox since 2012. He joined their Emerging Professionals Program shortly thereafter and later went on to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in 2015. Now, Dan serves as their Senior Regional Director in Maryland and Virginia.
Achievement and Honors
Danny Quirk left behind many fond memories for friends and family alike. Always cheerful, Danny always made sure those around him had an enjoyable experience too, said his wife, according to her memories.
His company owns 15 car dealerships, two parts warehouses, and a wholesale auto auction in and around Boston – providing employment to over 400 people within this region.
Eastern Michigan University’s Quirk Building and Theatre were named in his honor. The Quirk Building houses its School of Communication, Media, and Theatre Arts which is widely respected for its diversity, scholarship and performance – winning several awards for promoting diversity within its ranks. Additionally, Eastern Michigan sponsors Daniel Michael Quirk Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor him further.
Personal Life
Quirk has been an active businessman for over four decades. His Braintree-based company, Quirk Automotive Group, owns 15 car dealerships throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire as well as an auto body facility, wholesale auto parts operation, and Quincy Auto Auction.
He was also renowned as an artist, creating eye-catching paintings of the human body dubbed ‘self dissections with a paint brush”. His works were both eye-catching and anatomically accurate.
He wrestled professionally for Assault Championship Wrestling, Chikara and Millennium Wrestling Federation; held an NWA New England Junior Heavyweight Title alongside Captain Charisma; was killed during a match on May 28, 2005; this incident raised serious safety and regulatory issues within independent wrestling in America.
Net Worth
Quirk operates 15 car dealerships, two parts warehouses and a wholesale used-car auction in and around Boston and southern New Hampshire. He gives back to his community by sponsoring high school student tech teams.
In 2002, Quirk Parts purchased the former Quincy Fore River Shipyard through auction and is using it as both an inventory hub and warehouse for his company. He has also used it to film movies like The Departed and R.I.P.D on location there.
He’s known to be tough on employees, yet fair and honest. Additionally, he likes challenging himself with new ventures, like opening an auto dealership in Manchester New Hampshire as his latest endeavor. His motto: the harder you work, the luckier you become!