Willis Johnson (#2070)
- $ 2 B
- Damaged cars
- United States
- M
- 78 Years
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About Me
Willis Johnson is the founder of Dallas-based Copart, a leader in online auctions for used and totaled cars; he owns about 6% of the stock. Johnson founded the company out of a single lot in Vallejo, California in 1982 after several years operating a dismantling yard near Sacramento. He took the company public in 1994 and expanded across the country; Copart now has more than 200 locations in 11 countries. Johnson stepped down as CEO in 2010 and handed over the reins to his son-in-law, Jay Adair, who first joined Copart in 1989 at age 19. (Adair stepped down as CEO in 2024 and is now executive chairman.) Before starting Copart, Johnson worked at a Safeway grocery store and at his father's scrapyard in California.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Willis Johnson’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Willis Johnson’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $2.0B
(May 4, 2026)
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