CHAIRMAN, CEO WILSON AUTOMOTIVE
WHY: Owns 17 dealerships worth nearly $2.2B last year. Wilson was VP and general manager of a Lincoln-Mercury dealership in Phoenix, before buying out owner of Toyota of Orange in 1985. Flagship store generated $312M last year.
RECENT: One of OC’s wealthiest with estimated $650M net worth, up $25M from year prior. In May, Wilson purchased Claremont Toyota for $74M, including real estate. New dealership did $24M in sales their first full month in business.
NOTABLE: Supports Chapman University, Orangewood Foundation, SchoolPower in Laguna Beach, and Boys & Girls Clubs.
