Born on 27th November 1961 in Rybnik.

In 1985 graduated from the Faculty of Mining and Foundry Engineering of the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow and in 2000 completed post-graduate studies in information technology at the Faculty of Technology of Silesian University in Katowice.

Since 1985 works as mechanical engineer at "Jankowice" Hard Coal Mine in Rybnik (presently part of Kompania Węglowa SA mining enterprise). After completing apprenticeship, was underground equipment supervisor, shift foreman of an underground mechanical section, senior foreman for underground equipment and, since 2003, chief underground equipment mechanic.

Between 2004 and 2007 - member of Rybnik Town Council, in 2007 - council chairman.

Member of the "Kadra" Trade Union of Mining Equipment Supervisors at Kompania Węglowa SA.

Member of the Law and Justice political party.

Married, has three children.