The Passing of Illustrious Brother John McConnell

Illustrious Brother John McConnell 33° passed away earlier this week in Columbus. While not a member of a Lodge in the "Friendly 15th" Masonic District or the Valley of Dayton Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Brother McConnell is well known in central Ohio for his business and entreprenuerial acumen and generosity. The founder of Worthington Steel is the namesake for the Riverside Methodist Hospital's McConnell Heart Hospital, and in the late 90's helped spark a major period of urban redevelopment with the founding of the Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey franchise. You can read more about Brother McConnell's accomplishments in this article from Fortune Small Business.