To recall a few names of such enterprising spirits, Dr.U. Rama Rau, P.K. Krishna Rao, Dr. U. Venkat Rao, Sri.P.R. Rao, Bantwal Seetharama Rao, Tumbe Krishna Rao, Dr. Pangal Srinivasa Rao, Dr. Kalmadi Srinivasa Rao and Dr. U.L. Narayana Rao. These enthusiastic gentlemen formed an informal group in 1912 and met probably in their houses or offices and called this group as South Kanara Dravida Brahmins Association. They started providing these new immigrants with food and shelter as well as money to further their interest in studies. By turn of the century these illustrious predecessors had prospered and made a name for themselves in fields of medicine, law, engineering and also in Government service.
Later in 1920-s and 1930-s came an Exodus. List of such successful entrepreneurs in the field of hospitality (catering) and business is exhaustive. To name only a few – K. Krishna Rao of Woodlands Hotel, K. Gopala Achar of Mysore Café, K. Seetharama Rao of Modern Café (later Dasaprakash Hotel), Hebbar brothers in Civil Engineering, Kalinga Rao and his son Dr. P. Rama Rau, Dr. P. Venkata Giri, Dr. B. Venkat Rao, Dr. H.L. Narayana Rao.
| Year | Name |
| 1945-46 to 1946-47 | Sri. Bantwal Seetharama Rao |
| 1947-48 to 1949-50 | Dr. P. Venkara Giri |
| 1950-51 to 1956-57 | Sri. K.Y. Adiga |
| 1957-58 to 1960-61 | Dr. P. Srinivasa Rao |
| 1969-70 to 28.06.90 | Sri. K. Krishna Rao |
| 28.06.90 to 21.03.93 | Dr. G.R. Bhat |
| 21.03.93 to 18.12.94 | Sri. B.L.N Rao |
| 18.12.94 to 31.03.96 | Sri. P. Ramakrishna Aithal |
| 31.03.96 to 14.12.97 | Dr. U. Sridhara Rao |
| 14.12.97 to 28.10.01 | Sri. A. Manjunatha Alse |
| 28.10.01 to 25.08.02 | Sri. K. Lakshminarayana Rao |
| 25.08.02 to 03.10.04 | Sr. U. Mohan Rao |
| 03.10.04 to 13.08.06 | Sri. R.S. Upadhya |
| 13.08.06 to 10.08.08 | Smt. Nalini S. Acharya |
| 10.08.08 to 08.08.2010 | Sri. M. Bheema Bhat |
| 08.08.2010 to 23.11.2012 | Sri. P. Narayana Bhat |
| 23.11.2012 to 03.08.2014 | Sri K.Murali Rao |
| 03.08.2014 to 07.08.2016 | Dr.M.G.Bhat |
| 07.08.2016 to Present | Smt. Amitha Prithvi |
Doyens of the Community
We have also started recognising prominent members of our association who have made significant contribution to our community by naming them as “Doyens of our community” and specifically honouring them with citation during the Annual General Body Meeting.
In 2003 : Late Sri. K. Krishna Rao, Founder Woodlands Gr.of hotels (Posthumous Award)
Late Sri. R. Aniruddha Rao – Eminent Banker (Posthumous Award)
Dr. G.R. Bhat – Medicine
Sri. K.P. Acharya – Community Service
In 2004 : Prof. M. Mariappa Bhat – for Kannada Literature (Posthumous Award)
Dr. U. Sridhara Rau – Eminent Dermatologist
Sri. Udupi. B. Jayaram – for Art & Culture
In 2005 : Late Sri. K.P. Adiga – legal services (Posthumous Award)
Udupi. Laxminarayan – Eminent Bharathanatyam dance exponent
Dr. B.L.N. Rao – Eminent Dental Surgeon
In 2006 : Sri. U. Mohan Rao for Professional Excellence & Community Service
Sri. A. Ramadas Rao for Catering Industry & Public Service
In 2007 : Sri. Renjala Srinivas Upadya for Catering Industry & Community Service
In 2008: Sri. K. Ramgopal in the field of Legal and Community Services.
In 2009: Smt. Nalini Sridhar Acharya in recognition of her valuable contributions in the field of Social & Community Services
In 2010: Sri P.B. Narasimha Rao, popularly known as “SIMHA” was honoured for excelling in the field of Art.
Dr. B.Goplakrishna Rao, noted ophthalmologist, eye surgeon and philanthropist, was honoured in absentia. The award was received by his son, Dr.Manjunatha Rao.