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Willis Johnson

Willis Johnson

Willis Johnson (#2306)

Global Rank #2306
Country Rank #770
Country United States

Willis Johnson is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

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

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #2,306
Country Rank #770
Net Worth $1.8B
Previous Worth $1.8B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Damaged cars
Age 79 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 17 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Franklin, Tennessee
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Damaged cars

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 79
Source Of Wealth Damaged cars, Self Made
Residence Franklin, Tennessee
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $1.8B
Current Net Worth $1.8B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

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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Did You Know?

Johnson was drafted into the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart for his service.

Johnson owns a large collection of classic cars at his home outside Nashville, Tennessee; his prized possession is a black 1955 Chevrolet.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Willis Johnson's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $1.8B (May 4, 2026)

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