Eugene “Gene” F. Pierpoint Jr., the founder of Arizona Limousines, died March 14, 2019, at age 63.
In 1979, the U.S. Army veteran created the first luxury limousine service in the state and went to be an industry leader. He was the founder of the Arizona Livery Association (now known as the Arizona Limousine Association) and served as the organization’s director and president for many years.
He also served on the board of the National Limousine Association and was named NLA Operator of the Year in 1990 and Limousine & Chauffeur Operator of the Year in 1991, according to his obituary.