Willis Johnson

Willis Johnson (#2247)

Global Rank #2247

Country Rank #741

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 #2,247

Country Rank #741

Net Worth $1.9B

Previous Worth $1.8B

Worth Change +$0.1B

Country United States

Industry Damaged cars

Age 79 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence Franklin, Tennessee

Citizenship United States

World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Damaged cars

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 78

Source Of Wealth Damaged cars, Self Made

Residence Franklin, Tennessee

Citizenship United States

Marital Status Married

Children 2

Net Worth Change +$0.1B +5.6% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $1.8B

Current Net Worth $1.9B

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.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Willis Johnson.

#1834

Billionaires (2026)

Insights

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

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Current Net Worth: $1.9B (May 4, 2026)