James Charles McConnon

Background

McConnon, James Charles was born on March 30, 1926 in Pittsburgh. Son of Myles and Myra V. (Steel) McConnon.

Education

Cornell University (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1947). University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor of Laws, 1951).

Career

Industrial engineer United States Steel Company, Pittsburgh, 1947, Westinghouse Airbrake Company, Pittsburgh, 1948. Associate Paul & Paul, Philadelphia, 1952—1958, partner, since 1958. Member National Transportation Policy Study Commission, 1977—1979.

Co-chairman subcommittee local and area transportation, 1971—1976. Member board Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, 1968, Institute Rapid Transit, 1969—1974. Chairman transportation handicapped committee, 1972—1974.

Chairman governing boards committee American Transit Association, 1972—1973, member board, executive committee, 1972—1974. Vice president rapid transit American Public Transit Association, 1975—1976. With United States Navy, 1944-1946.

Achievements

• James C. McConnon has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member board Transit Development Corporation, Inc., 1972—1976. Member Pennsylvania Governor's Committee Transportation, 1968. Chairman committee legislation Montgomery County Industrial Development Committee, 1960—1964.

Chairman executive committee, regional chairman Montgomery County Republican Committee. Member of American Legion, American Philadelphia Patent Law Associations, American Philadelphia Bar Associations, Union League (Philadelphia).

Connections

Married Nancy Kern, 1953. Children: James Charles, Linda J., Nancy K.

Father:

Myles McConnon

Mother:

Myra V. (Steel) McConnon

Spouse:

Nancy Kern

child:

Nancy K. McConnon

child:

Linda J. McConnon

child:

James Charles McConnon