Background

Banka, Michael George was born on January 18, 1961 in Omaha. Son of Edward Michael Banka and Kathariena Fischer.

Education

Bachelor in English and Communications, Rutgers University, 1984. Bachelor in Communications, Rutgers University, 1984. Master of Fine Arts in Film History/Theory/Criticism, Columbia University, 1987.

Career

Copy editor, Jakel Corporation, New York City, 1987-1988; associate editor, Jakel Corporation, New York City, 1988; managing editor, Jakel Corporation, New York City, 1989-1991; editor-in-chief, Jakel Corporation, New York City, 1991-1993; public, vice president, Jakel Corporation, New York City, 1993-1997; editor, CTB Publishing, Millburn, New Jersey, since 1997. Freelance proofreader Home Box Office, New York City, since 1989. Publishing consultant, broker, since 1997.

Achievements

• Michael George Banka has been listed as a noteworthy publishing consultant, broker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer big brother New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Superior vena cava syndrome, 1991-1992. Member National Geographic Society, Graphic Arts Technology Foundation, Library. of Congress, American Association of Independent News Distributors.

Interests

• Avocations: writing, reading history and classic literature, movies, comic-book collection, traveling.

Connections

Married Heidi Ann Gensch, February 16, 1991. 1 child, Christopher Walter.

Father:

Edward Michael Banka

Mother:

Kathariena Fischer

Spouse:

Heidi Ann Gensch

child:

Christopher Walter Banka