He also serves as vice chair for Bravo! and for the board of directors of Mercy Medical Center. He articulates and demonstrates good character as an engaged community leader, serving on the executive committees of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and Drake University. As CEO and president of Bankers Trust, he leads the company with the core values of respect for diversity, corporate citizenship, and community investment. Radia has been a vocal advocate for the Ray Center since its inception as Character Counts in Iowa in 1997.
Over the past decade, their passion and charm during the live auction has helped generate more than $2 million to support Ray Center programming. Radia and Willis are familiar faces at the Ray Center’s annual fundraiser, when Radia serves as host and Willis fills the role of auctioneer. The award was then named in honor of Ray as the founder and board chairman of the Ray Center. Ray in 2003 for his exemplary character, visionary leadership, and commitment to advancing the mission of Character Counts in Iowa. Ray’s lifelong commitment to civility and character development. Ray Pillar of Character Award to Suku Radia, President and CEO of Bankers Trust, and Rich Willis, dealer principal at Willis Auto Campus.Ī selection committee of nearly 50 volunteers chose Radia and Willis for this year’s distinction, which will be presented at the Iowa Character Awards dinner on Friday, July 31, at The Meadows Events and Conference Center in Altoona. The Ray Center, formerly known as Character Counts in Iowa, will issue its 2015 Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University’s highest honor for demonstrating exemplary character. Two Greater Des Moines business leaders will receive the Robert D.
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