Willis Johnson

Willis Johnson

Willis Johnson (#2070)

  • $ 2 B
  • Damaged cars
  • United States
  • M
  • 78 Years

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.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Willis Johnson’s rise and global influence.

  • #1834   Billionaires (2026)

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)