Willis Johnson

Willis J. Johnson, founder of Copart, has served as our chief executive officer since 1986 and chairman of the board since January 2004. Mr. Johnson also served as our president from 1986 until 1995. Mr. Johnson was an officer and director of U-Pull-It, Inc. (UPI), a self-service auto dismantler which he co-founded, from 1982 through September 1994. Mr. Johnson sold his entire interest in UPI in September 1994. Mr. Johnson has over 30 years of experience in owning and operating auto dismantling companies. On February 12, 2010, Willis J. Johnson, previously our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, resigned as our Chief Executive Officer.