Founder Profile
Charles H. O'Reilly
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Charles H. O'Reilly?
Charles H. O'Reilly is a founder of O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., which was founded in 1957 with Charles F. O'Reilly.
- Company founded
- O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
- Founded
- 1957
- Co-founders
- Charles F. O'Reilly
Background
Charles H. 'Chub' O'Reilly worked alongside his father at Link Motor Supply before the two started their own company.
Founding Story
Charles H. 'Chub' O'Reilly co-founded O'Reilly Automotive in 1957 and led its growth as a regional parts supplier serving both mechanics and walk-in customers. His children, including David, Larry and Charlie O'Reilly, later ran the company and took it public in 1993. Charles H. O'Reilly was born in 1914.
Sources
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- O'Reilly Automotive FY2025 Form 10-K (O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.)
- O'Reilly Automotive Q2 2026 results (O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.)