John P. McConnell
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Who is John P. McConnell?
John P. McConnell is the CEO of Worthington Industries and the son of philanthropist and Worthington Industries founder John H. McConnell. John P. McConnell began his career at Worthington in 1975 as a general laborer in the Louisville, Kentucky steel plant. He also worked as a sales representative for two of Worthington's divisions. McConnell served as corporate personnel director and has been instrumental in administering the company's highly-recognized employee-based policies. He was appointed vice president and general manager of the company's largest steel facility in Columbus, Ohio in 1985.
A member of Worthington's board of directors since 1990, McConnell became vice chairman in 1992 and was named chief executive officer in March of 1993. In September of 1996 he was named chairman of the board.
McConnell is also the majority owner and governor of the Columbus Blue Jackets National Hockey League franchise.
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- Also known as
- MCCONNELL JOHN P/OH
- MCCONNELL JOHN P
- John P/oh Mcconnell
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- Profession
- Employment
- Chief Executive Officer, Worthington Industries
- Chairman, Worthington Industries
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on July 23, 2013
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