Kalamazoo Gazette: Ronda Stryker receives 2013 YWCA Lifetime Woman of Achievement award
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In recent years, Rhonda Stryker has become known as a hands-on philanthropist who–much like her grandfather, Homer Stryker–combines an idealist’s passion with a pragmatist’s eye for problem-solving, reports the Kalamazoo Gazette.
In recognition of her accomplishments, Stryker recently received the 2013 YWCA Lifetime Woman of Achievement award.
Stryker, who has served on the Stryker Corp. board for almost 30 years, is the only Stryker family member with a direct role in the company.
Excerpt: Together with Bill Johnston, her husband of 30 years, Stryker has invested considerable time and money into her hometown. Although the couple’s penchant for anonymous donations makes the true scope of their impact unclear — “It’s about humility and not seeking the limelight,” Johnston says — they are among Kalamazoo County’s most influential residents, ensuring that Stryker money and Stryker Corp. continue as a powerful, positive force in the community.
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