Mo. Gov. Blunt joining auto salvage company board

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Gov. Matt Blunt will be helping to run an auto salvage company when he leaves office.

Copart Inc. announced Friday that Blunt will joining its board of directors on Jan. 13 -- the day after Blunt's term as governor ends.

A Blunt spokesman confirmed the new job.

Copart, based in Fairfield, Calif., says it helps sell more than 1 million vehicles a year to dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters, used car dealers and -- in some states -- to consumers. Many of the cars have been damaged and deemed a total loss by insurance companies.

The company's proxy statement says its directors are paid $50,000 a year and are eligible to receive company stock.

Blunt spokesman Rich Chrismer says the governor also is exploring other employment options after leaving office.