Boy Scouts of America Set to Honor Bill Kozyra, Chairman, President and CEO of TI Automotive

DETROIT, June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 300 community, civic, and business leaders from Southeast Michigan will attend the Great Lakes Field Service Council, Boy Scouts of America's 16^th Annual Distinguished Citizen Award Fundraising Dinner to honor Bill Kozyra, Chairman, President and CEO of TI Automotive Ltd. The event, which will be held on June 1^st at the Detroit Athletic Club will recognize Mr. Kozyra for his continued commitment and support in preparing over 24,000 Scouts for life.

Mr. Kozyra has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at TI Automotive since June 2008. Prior to joining TI Automotive, Kozyra was President and CEO of Continental AG North America, a position he held for nearly 10 years. Recognized for his thoughtful insights into the challenges facing management today and in the future, Kozyra has spoken often to industry, media and educational institutions on the specific issues of the significance of the automotive industry, automotive megatrends and safety, Tier One supply chain management and collaboration and leadership in times of change. 

In addition, Mr. Kozyra, a Boy Scout alumnus, has been an active member of Council's executive board since 2000. He has been a tireless fundraiser for the Council and an enthusiastic champion of Scouting. Mr. Kozyra possesses a personal understanding of the profound and life-changing experiences that are unique to the Boy Scout experience. Most recently, Mr. Kozyra served as chairman of the 2013 Rendezvous, the largest weekend encampment of Scouts in the nation.

His dedication and wise counsel have been invaluable to the Boy Scouts' Southeast Council. "Scouting teaches morals, ethics and trust and helps young people become contributing members of our society," said Mr. Kozyra. "Scouting also provides boys the unique opportunity to learn the skill and values that make for great leaders. As a proud and life-long resident of Detroit, it has been my honor to be able to make a contribution to the outstanding work of the Great Lakes Field Service Council."

Established by the Boy Scouts of America, the Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes noteworthy and extraordinary leadership of citizens in communities across the United States. Honoring distinguished citizens puts into place guideposts that serve to inspire our youth to lead, to accept responsibility, and to care about the principles and causes beyond self-interest. Notable recipients have included, Mayor Michael Duggan, Roger Penske, Peter Karmanos, and Dave Bing. Recipients are chosen for their outstanding community service as evidenced by the interest and leadership given to many worthwhile organizations as well as the respect and esteem in which they are held by their colleagues. Media is welcome to join the event. Please contact [email protected]  for more information.

About Great Lakes Field Service Council:
The Great Lakes Field Service Council, Boy Scouts of America provides a variety of youth development and camping programs that promote character, leadership and life skills to over 24,000 Southeast Michigan boys and girls. The Great Lakes Field Service Council works with over 8,000 adult volunteer leaders in conjunction with over 700 partner organizations to teach young people the values and behaviors they need to succeed in life. More information on the Great Lakes Field Service Council can be found at www.michiganscouting.org/greatlakes. 

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SOURCE TI Automotive; Great Lakes Field Service Council, Boy Scouts of America

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