Willis Johnson

Willis Johnson

entrepreneur United States

Willis Johnson is an American entrepreneur and veteran born in 1947 in Clinton, Oklahoma. He served in the Vietnam War, where he was awarded a Purple Heart for his injuries. After returning home, he invested in a small junkyard, which eventually led to the founding of Copart, a major online vehicle auction company. Under his leadership, Copart grew exponentially, becoming a leader in the automotive salvage industry and achieving a market valuation of billions. Johnson retired as CEO in 2010 but remains influential, holding a minority stake in the company. His remarkable journey from humble beginnings to billionaire status exemplifies the American dream.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
7,442
Power
602$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,442 $700,000 602$
Totals 1 8,654,622 7,442 $700,000 602$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Willis Johnson, a talented fanatic and founder of Copart, transformed a single junkyard into an empire worth $57 billion. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Sechs Aktien für die Kaufliste

Argentina Argentina: Willis Johnson is a successful entrepreneur who founded the company Copart and became one of the richest people in the world. 9

Clarín: Fue chatarrero, combatió en Vietnam y hoy es una de las personas más ricas del mundo