This month, CIRAS celebrated Mike Ralston, President of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and long-standing member of the CIRAS Advisory Board, for his many years of dedicated service. Ralston’s leadership, commitment, and deep understanding of Iowa’s business landscape have played a pivotal role in ensuring that business leaders have the climate, connections, and education to succeed.
In September, CIRAS honored Ralston’s nearly twenty years of support of CIRAS, and in October, CIRAS Director Mike O’Donnell presented him with the Manufacturing Champion Award at the organization’s annual Legends of Manufacturing awards.
O’Donnell expressed the organization’s deep appreciation for Ralston’s contributions. “Mike’s commitment and guidance have been invaluable, and we are truly grateful for everything he’s done for CIRAS,” O’Donnell said. “His leadership has created a true community in manufacturing. Mike has created a thriving manufacturing community that reaches across Iowa that will last far beyond his tenure.”
For more information, contact Mike O’Donnell at modonnll@iastate.edu or 515-509-4379.