A. Jayson Adair

A. Jayson Adair

A. Jayson Adair (#2780)

  • $ 1 B
  • Damaged cars
  • United States
  • M
  • 56 Years

About Me

A. Jayson "Jay" Adair is the executive chairman of Dallas-based Copart, a leader in online auctions for used and totaled cars. He joined the company in 1989 at age 19 as a manager; Copart's founder, Willis Johnson, is Adair's father-in-law. Adair pioneered Copart's move into online auctions in 1998, and by 2003, the company eliminated in-person bids and put auctions 100% online. He became Copart's CEO in 2010, expanded Copart's physical footprint to more than 200 locations in 11 countries. He stepped down as co-CEO in April 2024. As CEO, Adair expanded Copart's physical footprint to more than 200 locations in 11 countries.
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  • #2481   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $1.4B (May 4, 2026)