The McConn Brothers

The McConn brothers are the sons of Ethel and John Luke McConn, who in 1939 moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Houston, Texas. Each was outstanding in his respective profession.

Awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star while serving in Europe, John Luke (Jack) McConn, Jr., Class of 1941, attended the University of Texas as both an undergraduate and a law student. Upon receiving his law degree, Jack served as a trial lawyer in Houston and is currently with the law firm of McConn and Williams L.L.P. Because of Jack's dedication and the quality of his work, he became President of the Houston Bar Association and a past director of the State Bar of Texas. He is an active member of Holy Rosary Parish.

Robert George McConn, Sr., Class of 1942, attended Rice Institute and Tulane University. He earned his medical degree from Baylor Medical School. Dr. Bob did his medical residency at Hermann Hospital and a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at Jefferson Davis Hospital Cardiac Clinic. He served as a medical officer in the United States Navy and Air Force. Bob practiced internal medicine in Houston for over forty years. During that time he co-founded the Medical Clinic of Houston and held memberships in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Society and the Texas Club of Internists. He was an active member at St. Anne Catholic Church until his death.

James Joseph McConn, Class of 1944, graduated from the University of Notre Dame and began working with building materials and home building in Houston. In 1969 he was President of the Houston Home Builders Association and also received Builder of the Year Award by the Home Builders Association.

Former Major Louie Welch appointed Jim to City Council and later was elected to serve as a two-term Houston Council member. He became Houston's mayor during the boom years of 1978 through 1982. The Houston Chronicle described him as “…the most naturally and confidently gregarious Houston mayor of modern times.” Jim also served as Vice President of the Houston Sports Association and Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders Committee. He also served as Director of the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau from 1989 until 1997, the year of his death.

Thomas Peter (Tim) McConn, Class of 1951, an active member of St. Michael's Parish until his death, graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, having majored in petroleum engineering. Tim began his distinguished career in the energy business as a petroleum engineer for Amoco and moved on as President of Seagull Energy Exploration & Production. He was honored to be a member of the United States Department of the Interior Minerals Management Advisory Board. He also served as President of the American Petroleum Institute and was a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

Inducted into St. Thomas Hall of Honor November 20, 2003.