Ernest Garcia

Founder at

DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.

Net worth: 6 197 M $ as of 2026-05-30

68 year

12 connections

Retail Trade

Finance

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Ernest C.
Garcia founded DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc. in 1992, where he is working as Executive Chairman from 2006.
Mr. Garcia also currently works at Verde Investments, Inc., as President & Director from 1992 and Bridgecrest Acceptance Corp., as Shareholder from 1992.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
Carvana Co. Carvana Co. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells used cars through an online platform 51.2%	2026-03-09	42,442,317 ( 51.2% )	3 098 M $	2026-05-30
Carvana Group LLC Carvana Group LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Engaged in sells of used cars 24.85%	2026-04-28	42,442,317 ( 24.85% )	3 098 M $	2026-05-30

Ernest Garcia active positions

Companies	Position	Start
DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc. DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells used cars	Founder	1991-12-31
Verde Investments, Inc. Verde Investments, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services	President	1991-12-31
Bridgecrest Acceptance Corp. Bridgecrest Acceptance Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells and finances used cars to the subprime market	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Private companies	3
DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc. DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells used cars	Retail Trade
Bridgecrest Acceptance Corp. Bridgecrest Acceptance Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells and finances used cars to the subprime market	Retail Trade
Verde Investments, Inc. Verde Investments, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services	Finance