Schmitz Exxon Service is a family owned and operated business that has been supporting the Northern Virginia region since 1955. We are continuously striving to ensure that our top-notch facilities use the most advanced technologies and up-to-date equipment. Our base of satisfied customers grows every day, and also includes relationships that span decades.
1937
The Schmitz Exxon location in Tysons Corner was originally a Shell service station. The architecture of early Shell stations – like the location in Tysons Corner – was designed to mimic a clam shell.
1942
The Tysons Corner Shell service station supported a rural residential and farming community.
1955
Carl Schmitz opens Schmitz Service Station in Tysons Corner.
1963
Big changes came in 1963 when the Tysons area moved from a country crossroads to a giant commercial urban area with the awarding of contracts at the interchange of Route 7 and Route 123.
1985
Aerial photo of Schmitz Service station circa 1985
1993
Eric Schmitz, who grew up working in his father’s service station, purchases the Exxon
1995
The Schmitz Service tow truck fleet circa 1995.
1999
Eric Schmitz purchases the land and expands the station, adding nine bays for car repairs, a car wash, a convenience store and more gas pumps.
2009
Goose Creek Sunoco opens in Ashburn, VA.
2010
Schmitz Exxon Service celebrates 55th anniversary amid big changes for Tysons Corner.
2013
Loudoun One Exxon opens in Ashburn, VA.
2015
Oaklawn Exxon opens in Ashburn, VA.
2020
Commonwealth Sunoco Opens in Leesburg.
2021
Compass Creek Sunoco Opens in Leesburg.
2022
Russell Branch Sunoco Opens in Leesburg.
