| Born: | 1955 | Status: | Owner (Columbus Blue Jackets) |
| Hometown: | USA | Known For: | CEO of Worthington Industries |
John P. McConnell (born in 1955) is the CEO of Worthington Industries, a global diversified metals manufacturing company. Despite McConnell’s father founding the company, he worked his way up the company, spending time as a labourer, sales representative, personnel director and has administered a large number of company policies. He was named the vice chairman of the board of directors in 1992, becoming CEO in 1993.
McConnell is also very active in the community, including sitting on the board for OhioHealth. He has also served on the board of directors for Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the YMCA and the Columbus Zoological Association.
Blue Jackets Under Ownership
Upon his father’s death in 2008, McConnell took over ownership of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Since then they have made the playoffs four times, winning their first-ever series in the 2019 NHL Playoffs. They have yet to win a division title. The team is worth $310 million (2020).
Deeper Dive
Staff History
- Columbus Blue Jackets (Franchise Owner) 2007-current