Walter Baran
Executive
Born Jun. 18, 1924, Frackville (PA), U.S.; son of Walter Baranowski and Antonina (Gibowicz); married Irene (Saukaitis); children: Anthony, Joseph.
Education: Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.), Alliance College, Cambridge Springs (PA), 1982; Doctor of Law (D.Jur.), Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science (PA), 1987.
Career: founder, president, Model Garment Company, Inc., 1949-79, and Broad Mount Nursing Home, 1963-78, Frackville (PA); president, Wallnick Manor Real Estate (PA), 1959-74; president, Fountain Springs Country Club, Ashland (PA), 1968-72; secretary, General Services, Harrisburg (PA), 1979-87; retired.
Author: several articles on antique cars.
Member of: president, Polish Beneficial Association, Group 111, since 1951; Schuylkill Economical Development Corporation; board member, Schuylkill Symphony Orchestra; Polish Cultural Club, Mt. Carmel (PA); Lions Club; Elks Club; Knights of Columbus.
Honors: Distinguished Service award, National Governors Association, 1982; Pennsylvania Award, Pennsylvania Society of Architects, 1982; award, University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School, 1984; Benjamin Rush Award, Schuykill Medical Society, 1986.
Affiliation: Republican. Roman Catholic.
Languages: English, Polish.
Hobbies: collecting antique cars.
Home: R.D. 2, Box 192 E, Ashland, PA 17921
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation,
New York, NY, 1996