JOHN S CONNOR - Key Persons


Butch Connor - President

Job Titles:
  • PRESIDENT
Butch began his career at John S. Connor in 1989 and became Director of Ocean Operations in 2004. Elevated to Vice President in 2014, his responsibilities include leading ocean transportation services, IT operations, partner relations and planning. Butch is a graduate of Mount St Joseph High School and Loyola University Maryland where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.

Debbie Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Controller
  • Controller of John S. Connor
As the Controller of John S. Connor, Debbie applies her two decades in the professional services industry to oversee the finance and administration operations. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.

Lee Connor - Chairman, President

Job Titles:
  • CHAIRMAN
  • President
As Chairman, Lee leads the company that his grandfather, John S. Connor, started in 1917. Lee became President in 1991 and has overseen tremendous growth in both the industry and the company. He serves as Honorary Consul of Belgium, a graduate of University of Baltimore School of Law and the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Matthew Kmet

Job Titles:
  • VICE PRESIDENT of COMPLIANCE
At Connor, Matt is responsible for the management of Corporate Customs Compliance. Matt holds a Customs Broker License issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) issued by the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. He is a graduate of Belmont Abbey College where he earned Bachelor of Science degree in International Business and Trade Commerce.

Mike Whitlock

Job Titles:
  • Vice President - Sales & Pricing
Mike Whitlock brings three decades of logistical experience to John S. Connor, Inc. As Vice President of Sales, he manages a team of professionals who focus on business development and customer service. Mike has held leadership roles in sales, pricing, small parcel, cold chain, and hazardous & dangerous goods. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies from the Pennsylvania Western University (Cal U of PA).