T. R. Shaw Jr.

T. R. Shaw Jr. is a native of Battle Creek. A founder and past president of the Cereal City Sunrise Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Rotary International Action Group for Diabetes.

Diagnosed with Diabetes in 1995, he has become a staunch advocate for people with Diabetes and Diabetes Awareness and Prevention.

He is a retired U.S. Navy Officer and retired Funeral Director and is currently the CEO of Shaw Communication in Battle Creek.

He is a published author, and his book DEFY THE IMMEDIATE, is a motivational memoir, detailing lessons learned across multiple careers which includes a chapter on the impact of dealing with Diabetes. www.trshawjr.com.

Shaw serves on many boards of civic and military organizations in the Battle Creek community and is married to the former Kathy Banfield of Marshall.

Read more about the Rotary Action Group for Diabetes on their website here.