Born on 13th August 1952 in Siemianowice Śląskie to a family with rich patriotic traditions. Grandson of the brother of Wojciech Korfanty - deputy to the Sejm and senator in the Second Polish Republic. In 1978, completed studies at the Industrial Faculty of Katowice University of Economics. In 1983, obtained a second Master's degree, this time from the Faculty of Commodity Trade and Service Economics at Cracow University of Economics. In 1997, completed post-graduate studies at the Management College of Katowice University of Economics. Chairman of the board of directors of Koncept-Informatyka Company - which sells IT systems and computer hardware, and deputy chairman of the board of directors of Koncept-Finanse Company - which offers accounting and tax consultancy services. Currently on unpaid leave of absence. Co-initiator of the establishment of Wojciech Korfanty Institute. Deputy chairman of the programming council of Ruch Obywatelski "Polski Śląsk" ("Polish Silesia" Civic Movement). Member of the Society for Defence of the Western Borderland of Poland. In the Sixth Term Senate was deputy chairman of the Emigration Affairs and Contacts with Poles Abroad Committee, member of the National Economy Committee. No political party affiliation. Married, has two children. |
