Richard CarI Kobzi
Sales manager, Polish community leader
Born Oct. 4, 1952, New Kensington (PA); U.S.; son of CarI and Regina (Yenkala).
Education: Associate of Arts (A.A.), Goldenwest College, Huntington Beach (CA), 1972; Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), California State College, Fullerton, 1974.
Career: clerk, assistant merchandiser, Vons Grocery Company, Los Angeles (CA), 1969-85; sales manager, Bromar and Orange (CA), 1985 -.
Member of: vice president, Polish American Congress (P.A.C.) South California Division; vice censor, Chicago (IL), president, Polish National Alliance (P.N.A.) Council 73, Los Angeles; director, "Gorale" Polish Folk Dancers, Anaheim (CA); grand knight, Knights of Columbus, 1989-91, secretary, Fr. Kolbe Charities, Yorba Linda (CA); Long Beach / Orange County Foods Sales Club; Pope John Paul II Polish Center Council.
Honors: awards, 1980, 1986, Youth of the Year, 1986, Polish National Alliance (P.N.A.); Outstanding Young Man of America, United States Jaycees, 1983.
Affiliation: Republican. Roman Catholic.
Languages: English, Polish.
Hobbies: dancing, sports, travel.
Home: 1435-40 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802.
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation,
New York, NY, 1996