| Hon. David Straz, Jr. receives the 2007 Crystal award from Ambassador Youngor Telewoda; Liberia's Ambassador to Belgium and a herself CWA Alum |
| Hon. Straz, admonishes alums to join forces to help rebuild CWA and Liberia. |
| L-R: CWAA past and current presidents, L. Boayue, Monica Caphart, Sylvia Henri, Honoree, Hon. David A. Straz, A Guest, and CWAA 1st VP, Dr. Vera Tolbert. |
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Honorable David A. Straz, Jr.
Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Liberia
Honorary Consul of the Republic Of Honduras
Ambassador at Large to Central and South America
Commissioner, Florida Transportation Commission
Upon his graduation from Marquette University in 1965 with a degree in finance, he quickly moved into a
leadership position in banking management. He went on to build banking organizations in Wisconsin and
Florida which he sold to US Bank and Bank of America. In 2003 he sold Tampa's largest and oldest
independent bank, Southern Exchange Bank, to First National Bank of Florida.
In 1984 Marquette University dedicated its College of Business Administration building, David A. Straz, Jr.
Hall, and in 2002 its newest residence hall was dedicated the David A Straz, Jr. Tower. In 1999 he was
named Marquette University Alumnus of the Year and received a Commendation from
the Governor of Wisconsin for dedication to education and the visual and performing
arts. In 1995 Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin, dedicated the David A. Straz, Jr.
Center for Natural and Social Sciences. In 2000 Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo dedicated the
David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Hospital.
Active in supporting higher education and the visual and performing arts, he is past
Chairman of the Board of Marquette University and Chairman elect of the University of
Tampa. He received an Honorary Doctorate in Public Service from Carthage College in
1993. He is Chairman of the Lowry Park Zoo Foundation in Tampa, and also serves as
a director of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, the Les Aspin Center for
Government, and the First National Bank of Florida. He's a member of Ye Mystic Krewe
of Gasparilla.
David is married to Catherine Louisa Lowry. They collect French Impressionist
paintings, Dresden China, and European antiques. In 2000 the couple received the
Kairos Award from Haggerty Museum of Art, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for their
distinguished role in fine arts.
Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Liberia
Honorary Consul of the Republic Of Honduras
Ambassador at Large to Central and South America
Commissioner, Florida Transportation Commission
Upon his graduation from Marquette University in 1965 with a degree in finance, he quickly moved into a
leadership position in banking management. He went on to build banking organizations in Wisconsin and
Florida which he sold to US Bank and Bank of America. In 2003 he sold Tampa's largest and oldest
independent bank, Southern Exchange Bank, to First National Bank of Florida.
In 1984 Marquette University dedicated its College of Business Administration building, David A. Straz, Jr.
Hall, and in 2002 its newest residence hall was dedicated the David A Straz, Jr. Tower. In 1999 he was
named Marquette University Alumnus of the Year and received a Commendation from
the Governor of Wisconsin for dedication to education and the visual and performing
arts. In 1995 Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin, dedicated the David A. Straz, Jr.
Center for Natural and Social Sciences. In 2000 Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo dedicated the
David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Hospital.
Active in supporting higher education and the visual and performing arts, he is past
Chairman of the Board of Marquette University and Chairman elect of the University of
Tampa. He received an Honorary Doctorate in Public Service from Carthage College in
1993. He is Chairman of the Lowry Park Zoo Foundation in Tampa, and also serves as
a director of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, the Les Aspin Center for
Government, and the First National Bank of Florida. He's a member of Ye Mystic Krewe
of Gasparilla.
David is married to Catherine Louisa Lowry. They collect French Impressionist
paintings, Dresden China, and European antiques. In 2000 the couple received the
Kairos Award from Haggerty Museum of Art, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for their
distinguished role in fine arts.
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| 2007 HONOREE - "Distinguished Philanthropist" |
