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McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy, LLP Selected to Manage State of Louisiana Road Home Program as a Subcontractor to Hammerman and Gainer, Inc.

(HOUSTON, TEXAS —March 4, 2009)
The Consulting Division of McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy, LLP (MJLM), one of the nation’s largest minority-owned accounting and business advisory firms, is pleased to announce its role as a subcontractor to Hammerman and Gainer, Inc for the management of the Road Home Program for the State of Louisiana. 

As sub-consultants to Hammerman and Gainer Inc, MJLM will be responsible for accounting support services and will have five to seven employees dedicated to the engagement. 

The following press release , issued by the Louisiana Recovery Authority, provides additional information regarding the State’s Road Home Program.   

McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy, LLP Partner Thomas Jones Jr. Selected to Chair of the Greater Houston Partnership Minority Task Force 

(HOUSTON, TEXAS —February 28, 2009)
McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP is pleased to announce that Thomas Jones, Partner, has been selected to lead the Greater Houston Partnership’s Minority Task Force.

The principal objective of the Greater Houston Partnership, which traces its roots back to Houston's original Chamber of Commerce founded in 1840, is to build regional economic prosperity. The Partnership facilitates relocations and expansions in the Houston area; international outreach initiatives such as business development missions outside the U.S. and receiving foreign trade delegations; and strategic planning.

“I look forward to working through the Partnership to help Houston’s minority businesses develop and thrive,” says Jones. “As important as Houston has become to the world’s economy, it makes sense to increase the opportunities available to disadvantaged business enterprises in our community.  This will increase competition in the marketplace and ultimately keep our local economy growing.”

Jones, a founding partner in Texas’ largest African-American owned accounting and consulting practices, has first hand experience in growing a minority-owned business in Houston.  As the leader of this special task force, Jones plans to apply his experience in spearheading several major initiatives, including increasing the visibility of Houston’s diversity to international businesses.

Known as a world-class city with a pro-business culture, Houston’s global possibilities are significant to the growth of minority-owned businesses.  The many dynamic business opportunities available in this region will help to achieve Jones’ goals for the task force.

“I congratulate the Partnership on its choice of Thomas Jones as its next Chair of the Minority Task Force,” said MJLM Managing Partner, Wayne McConnell. “His leadership skills and business savvy will be a true asset as the Partnership continues to advance Houston’s image as a sophisticated international business center.” 

McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy, LLP
Managing Partner Recognized by Grambling State University

(HOUSTON, TEXAS —October 17, 2008)
McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy, LLP (MJLM) is proud to announce the induction of Managing Partner, Wayne McConnell into the Grambling State University (GSU) Alumni Hall of Fame. This notable honor recognizes the accomplishments of exceptional GSU alumni that make substantial and unique contributions to society.

A licensed CPA with more than 33 years of experience in assurance and accounting services, McConnell received his bachelors in business administration from GSU in 1972 and remains actively involved with the University. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors for the Grambling Black and Gold Foundation, McConnell, who is an avid art collector, donated a portion of his West African Art collection to the University earlier this year.

McConnell is passionate about giving back to the community, and as a testament to this commitment, he donates much of his time to philanthropic causes. At the American Heart Association, McConnell currently serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee on the national level, is a board member and Nominating Committee Chair of the Houston Division, and is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the South Central Affiliate. Wayne is also a member of the Minority Partnership Task Force of the Greater Houston Partnership and serves on the United Way Audit Committee. Additionally, Wayne serves on the Board of Directors of the Houston Museum of African American Culture, where he is Chairman of the Finance Committee. In addition to receiving his undergraduate degree from GSU, McConnell holds an MBA from Louisiana Tech University.

“The entire firm is proud of Wayne and his accomplishments” said MJLM Partner, Sharon Murphy. “Grambling’s recognition only solidifies what we’ve known all these years; that Wayne is an exceptional leader and has positioned himself as a true role model for future generations.”

About Grambling State University and The Alumni Hall of Fame
Grambling State University was founded in 1901 and offers degrees in seventy-two (72) disciplines, graduate and undergraduate, in four (4) colleges and three (3) schools. Grambling State University Alumni are recognized nationally and internationally as exceptional individuals performing or having performed, extraordinary feats within and beyond their areas of study and practice. These are the graduates that Grambling State University celebrates by bestowing them with the honor of induction in their "rightful place,” The Grambling State University Hall of Fame, Gallery of Distinction.

The Grambling State University Hall of Fame was initially started in 1980, under the administration of Dr. Joseph B. Johnson and has been dormant since 1996. Restoring the Hall of Fame is consistent with President Horace Judson’s mission of “Reclaiming Our Legacy and Claiming Our Place”.

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