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James Lentz
Director/Board Member at
LITHIA MOTORS, INC.
Net worth: 948 301 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
James E.
Lentz is currently Chief Executive Officer at TNH Motors, Inc., Vice Chairman at The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund, and Independent Director at Lithia Motors, Inc. since 2022.
Formerly, Mr. Lentz was President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. from 2012 to 2013; President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.; Director at Toyota Motor Credit Corp.; Executive Officer & General Manager-North America at Toyota Motor Corp.
from 2019 to 2020; Senior Vice President at Toyota Motor North America, Inc. from 2006 to 2013; and Vice President at Scion, Inc. from 2001 to 2002.
Education includes an MBA conferred in 1978 and an undergraduate degree, both from the University of Denver.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LITHIA MOTORS, INC. 0.01% | 30/04/2026 | 3,260 ( 0.01% ) | 948 301 $ | 31/05/2026 |
James Lentz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| LITHIA MOTORS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2022 |
TNH Motors, Inc.
 TNH Motors, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides new cars, auto repair and parts services | Chief Executive Officer | - |
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund
 The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates corporate funds to provide local and national arts education programs | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James Lentz
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/04/2020 |
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
 Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails new and used cars | Chief Executive Officer | 01/04/2020 |
Scion, Inc.
 Scion, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Delivers steel products and services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2002 |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Provides automobiles research and development and manufacturing services | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells, markets, and distributes motor vehicle parts and accessories | President | 01/04/2013 |
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Connections
56
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
 Toyota Motor Credit Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides finance and voluntary vehicle & payment protection services | Finance |
Lithia Motors, Inc.
 Lithia Motors, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells new and used vehicles and related auto parts | Retail Trade |
Toyota Motor Corp.
 Toyota Motor Corp. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Designs, manufactures and sells automobiles & provides financing services | Consumer Durables |
University of Denver
 University of Denver Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells, markets, and distributes motor vehicle parts and accessories | Retail Trade |
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails new and used cars | Retail Trade |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Provides automobiles research and development and manufacturing services | Consumer Durables |
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates corporate funds to provide local and national arts education programs | Miscellaneous |
Scion, Inc.
Scion, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Delivers steel products and services | Distribution Services |
TNH Motors, Inc.
TNH Motors, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides new cars, auto repair and parts services | Retail Trade |
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