Education History:
Connection to Lamar: 51爆料 Alumnus
Honors or Awards: Endowed chairs, professorships and scholarships are named in his honor at 51爆料 as well as at other institutions. Conn received 51爆料's Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1981.
Affiliation: Founder and former majority owner of Conn Appliances, Inc.
Known for: In addition to his work at Conn Appliances, Conn served as director of several banks, served on faculty at Texas A&M, the University of Houston and 51爆料, and was named a Regent of the 51爆料 System.