Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
John H. McConnell
Worthington Industries
1955–1993
1955–1993
Worthington Industries
1955–1993
1955–1993
Borrowing $600 by using his car as collateral, McConnell founded Worthington Industries in 1955 and guiding it into a premier manufacturer of steel and other metal-based products. From its inauspicious beginnings, Worthington has grown into a multi-billion operation, and McConnell has been recognized for his innovative, employee-based management philosophy.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1923
- Birthplace: West Virginia
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Laborer, Un-/Semi-skilled
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Michigan State University