Leo J. Meehan III ’75 Receives Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree at Commencement 2026
The citation conferring this honor showcased his success in business, as well as the ways he has used his platform as president and CEO of W.B. Mason to help advance future leaders from Stonehill.
As President and Chief Executive Officer of W.B. Mason, you have guided the organization to become the largest privately held office products dealer in the United States. Your strategic stewardship exemplifies an abiding commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.
As the first Stonehill College graduate to be hired by your company, you have generously reinvested your goodwill in this academic institution, creating pathways that have launched the careers of countless fellow alumni. Your dedication to empowering the next generation of talented professionals is both meaningful and inspiring.
As the namesake of the Leo J. Meehan School of Business, you have elevated the academic and co-curricular experiences that are available to Stonehill’s aspiring business leaders. Your unique contributions have helped equip students with the skills and vision to thrive in today’s global economy.
As a member of Stonehill College’s Board of Trustees, you have offered your expertise and guidance in service of the College’s mission to cultivate graduates who value knowledge, integrity and compassion above all.
As a former Stonehill football player, you have strengthened the College’s longstanding tradition of athletic excellence by supporting the construction of W.B. Mason Stadium.
Your passion for music has allowed you to cement a legacy that extends beyond your entrepreneurial achievements. A gifted guitarist, you composed the soundtrack for The Pony Express: A Musical Adventure!, a production that celebrates American history while also enriching the cultural landscape of Massachusetts.
For your profound and lasting impact on this campus and the local community, Stonehill College is proud to bestow upon you, Leo J. Meehan III, honoris causa, the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.