The founder , John D. Hertz , was an Austrian emigrant who came to the United States from Europe as a very poor young boy and matured into a prominent entrepreneur and business leader in the advent of the automotive age .
The founder , John D. Hertz , was an Austrian emigrant who came to the United States and lived the American Dream . 
 He arrived from Europe as a very poor young boy and matured into a prominent man of many accomplishments , most notably as a leader in the advent of the automotive age .