J.C. Watts, Jr. Biography and Net Worth

Director of Dillard's

J. C. Watts, Jr. is Independent Director of the Company. He is the president and chief executive officer of Watts Partners, a boutique corporate and government affairs consulting firm he co-founded in 2003. Mr. Watts has served on the board of directors of Dillard’s, Inc. (“Dillard’s”), a public company, since August 2009, and previously served on the Dillard’s board of directors and as a member of its audit committee from 2003 to 2008. Mr. Watts also served on the boards of directors of CSX Corporation from March 2011 to May 2014 and ITC Holdings Corp. from August 2011 to February 2014. Mr. Watts was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1994 and served from January 1995 to January 2003. During his time in Congress, Mr. Watts was chairman of the Republican Conference from January 1999 to January 2003, and also served on the United States House Committees on Armed Services, Financial Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Watts earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations from the University of Oklahoma in 1981. Mr. Watts was selected to serve on our Board of Directors due to his senior leadership experience in business and as a public servant, his experience serving on other public company boards and his understanding of regulatory issues.

What is J.C. Watts, Jr.'s net worth?: The estimated net worth of J.C. Watts, Jr. is at least $2.84 million as of February 24th, 2025. Mr. Watts, Jr. owns 7,730 shares of Dillard's stock worth more than $2,837,273 as of March 26th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Watts, Jr. may own. Learn More about J.C. Watts, Jr.'s net worth.
How do I contact J.C. Watts, Jr.?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Watts, Jr. and other Dillard's executives is 1600 CANTRELL ROAD, LITTLE ROCK AR, 72201. Dillard's can also be reached via phone at (501) 376-5200 and via email at julie.bull@dillards.com. Learn More on J.C. Watts, Jr.'s contact information.
Has J.C. Watts, Jr. been buying or selling shares of Dillard's?: J.C. Watts, Jr. has not been actively trading shares of Dillard's within the last three months. Most recently, J C. Watts, Jr. sold 500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $411.21, for a transaction totalling $205,605.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 11,400 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,687,794. Learn More on J.C. Watts, Jr.'s trading history.
Who are Dillard's' active insiders?: Dillard's' insider roster includes Tom Bolin (VP), Tony Bolte (VP), Robert Connor (Director), James Freeman (Director), Chris Johnson (SVP), Mike Litchford (VP), Drue Matheny (EVP), Reynie Rutledge (Director), Warren Stephens (Director), J.C. Watts, Jr. (Director), and Dean Worley (VP). Learn More on Dillard's' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Dillard's?: In the last twelve months, Dillard's insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 100 shares worth more than $34,682.00. In the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 1 times. They sold a total of 300 shares worth more than $130,035.00. The most recent insider tranaction occured on January, 14th when VP Tom W Bolin sold 300 shares worth more than $130,035.00. Insiders at Dillard's own 33.8% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Dillard's.
Information on this page was last updated on 1/14/2025.

J.C. Watts, Jr. Insider Trading History at Dillard's

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
3/5/2024	Sell	500	$411.21	$205,605.00	11,400
1/17/2024	Sell	1,000	$382.55	$382,550.00	11,900
11/12/2021	Sell	1,000	$320.18	$320,180.00
5/17/2021	Sell	700	$142.18	$99,526.00	13,100
3/16/2021	Sell	500	$91.38	$45,690.00	12,100
12/15/2020	Sell	3,400	$51.11	$173,774.00	12,600
9/13/2017	Sell	450	$60.30	$27,135.00	8,200

J.C. Watts, Jr. Buying and Selling Activity at Dillard's

Dillard's Company Overview

Dillard's, Inc. engages in the retail of fashion apparel, cosmetics, and home furnishings, and other consumer goods. It operates through the Retail Operations and Construction segments. The Retail Operations segment comprises sells cosmetics, ladies' apparel, ladies' accessories and lingerie, juniors' and children's apparel, men's apparel and accessories, shoes, and home and furniture products. The Construction segment constructs and remodels stores through CDI Contractors, LLC. The company was founded by William Thomas Dillard in 1938 and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR.

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