
Jay Adair
CEO of Copart
Education
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Overview
Jay Adair born chief executive officer of Copart, Inc.(CPRT)
Jay Adair has served as our CEO since February 2010. Previously, he held numerous positions at Copart, including President from November 1996 until February 2010 and Director from September 1992 until November 1996. Additionally, he was our Executive Vice President from April 1995 until October 1996, Vice President of Sales and Operations from August 1990 until April 1995, and Manager of Operations from June 1989 to August 1990. He joined Copart at the age of 19 and learned the business from founder Willis J. Johnson, then helped take it to its current heights.
a car salvage company founded by his father-in-law, Willis Johnson.
Adair started at Copart as a manager in 1989 at the age of 19. In 1998, Adair pioneered Copart's move into online auctions, and by 2003, the company put auctions 100% online. Adair has been a board member of Copart since September 1992.
Adair became the CEO of Copart, taking over Willis Johnson as he stepped down, in February 2010. He owns shares in the company worth more than $800 million.
Adair is married to Tammi, daughter of Willis Johnson, and they have two children. They own a Suisun Valley vineyard in California.
Early Life
Jay Adair born 1969/1970
Career
- Copart - CEO