Consul-General’s Commendation for Ralph Schulz
2025/9/18
On Thursday, September 18, Consul-General Shinji Watanabe presented the Consul-General’s Commendation to Mr. Ralph Schulz, former President & CEO of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and former Board Chair of Japan America Society of Tennessee (JAST).
Mr. Schulz has made significant contributions not only to strengthening economic relations between Japan and Tennessee through his leadership at the Chamber, but also to promoting people-to-people ties, cultural exchange, and greater understanding of Japan through his role as JAST Board Chair.
In recognition of these achievements, Consul-General Watanabe awarded him the Consul-General’s Commendation.
The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville expresses its deep appreciation and respect for Mr. Schulz’s longstanding contributions to Japan–Tennessee relations.
Mr. Schulz has made significant contributions not only to strengthening economic relations between Japan and Tennessee through his leadership at the Chamber, but also to promoting people-to-people ties, cultural exchange, and greater understanding of Japan through his role as JAST Board Chair.
In recognition of these achievements, Consul-General Watanabe awarded him the Consul-General’s Commendation.
The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville expresses its deep appreciation and respect for Mr. Schulz’s longstanding contributions to Japan–Tennessee relations.