Background
Kobelinski, Mitchell Peter was born on August 1, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Hiploit and Mary (Wisniewski) Kobelinski.
Kobelinski, Mitchell Peter was born on August 1, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Hiploit and Mary (Wisniewski) Kobelinski.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Loyola University, Chicago, 1948. Student, Loyola University School Law, Chicago, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Thomas College, Portland, 1976.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Loyola University, Chicago, 1985.
Private practice law, Chicago, 1950-1951; trust officer, Exch. National Bank of Chicago, 1951-1959; partner, Parkway Development Company, Chicago, 1960-1968; president and vice chairman, Parkway Bank and Trust Company, Chicago, 1968-1973; director, Export-Import Bank United States, Washington, 1973-1976; administrator, United States Small Business Administration, Washington, 1976-1977; president, Kore International Trade, Chicago, Seoul, 1978-1983; vice chairman, Parkway Bank First State Bank, Chicago, 1978-1987; chairman of board, First State Bank First State Bancorp Inc., Chicago, 1988-1989; founder, chairman, Mid-Europe Trade and Investment Company, Chicago, Warsaw, since 1989.
President Copernicus Foundation Chicago, 1971, American Found of Polish, Jewish Studies, Chicago, 1986, Advisory board City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Chicago, 1985. Member Cardinal Bernardin's Dios. Finance Council, Committee on Decent Unbiased Campaign Tactics, Illinois Bar Association, Advisers Society, Knights of Columbus, Knights of Malta, Economic Club of Chicago.
Married Genevieve Wenc, May 19, 1956. Children: Gregory, Marleen, Mark.