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McConnell, John Henderson was born on May 10, 1923 in New Manchester, West Virginia, United States. Son of Paul Alexander and Mary Louise (Mayhew) McConnell.
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chairman founder of Worthington Industries
McConnell, John Henderson was born on May 10, 1923 in New Manchester, West Virginia, United States. Son of Paul Alexander and Mary Louise (Mayhew) McConnell.
Bachelor in Business, Michigan State University, 1949. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Ohio University, 1981. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Michigan State University.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Ashland University. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Kettering University.
In addition, McConnell was a part of the ownership group of the American Federation of Labor-Congress"s Columbus Destroyers, an early investor in the Master of Library Science" Columbus Crew, and minority owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates. McConnell was also a philanthropist. Among his contributions was a donation of over $15 million to develop the McConnell Heart Health Center at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
After bringing the National Hockey League expansion franchise to Columbus, he helped establish the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation in March 2000 with the stated goal of helping improve the quality of life throughout central Ohio.
McConnell was named the Chief Executive Officer of the Year by Financial World and Industry Week magazines. A native of Pughtown, West Virginia, McConnell served in the navy aboard the United States Ship Saratoga (CV-3) during World World War World War II He went on to receive a degree in Business Administration from Michigan State University in 1949.
As a young steel salesman, he founded Worthington Industries in 1955, using his car as collateral to purchase his first load of steel for custom processing. He remained chairman until 1996, and retired from the board of directors in 2002.
McConnell"s son, John P. McConnell, succeeded McConnell as Chief Executive Officer of Worthington Industries in 1993, and as Chairman of the Board in 1996.
A tribute to "Mr. Mac" was held at Nationwide Arena for the home opener of the 2008-2009 Columbus Blue Jackets season. The Blue Jackets defeated the Nashville Predators 5-3.
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Board of directors Children's Hospital, Columbus. Trustee Ashland College, Ohio. Served with United States Navy, 1943-1946.
Member Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce (chairman 1978).
Married Margaret Jane Rardin, February 8, 1946. Children— Margaret Louise, John Porter.