PRESIDENT – Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. of Bloomfield Heights, Michigan is the 27th President of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, founded in 1873 and recognized as "the mother of all Polish American Fraternals". This is his first four-year term in office.

Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. was born in Detroit, MI, near St. Hedwig Parish. He is the son of Joseph A. and Estelle L. (nee Kosch) Drobot. He attended St. Hedwig’s Grammar and High School and has the distinction of being the third PRCUA president who belonged to St. Hedwig's Parish in Detroit.

President Drobot's membership in the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America extends back over 50 years. He belongs to Societies #718 and #843. As a young man, he participated in PRCUA basketball and baseball tournaments. In the 1960s, he was a PRCUA life insurance deputy and he has been a delegate to every PRCUA Convention since 1970. Mr. Drobot has been active in the PRCUA and has served on the Budget and Grievances Committee for the past 36 years.
His father, Joseph A. Drobot, Sr., served two terms of office as National President of the PRCUA from 1978 to 1986, therefore President Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. is keenly aware of the privileges and challenges associated with holding this position of great responsibility.

Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. graduated from the University of Detroit with B.S. in Accounting and a Master’s degree. in Economics. He completed post graduate studies at Michigan State University in Accounting. He worked for Weeden and Co. as Vice President, representing the company as a market maker in buying and selling stock securities on the Detroit Stock Exchange. He served on the Board of Governors of the Detroit Stock Exchange. He was also Vice President of Michigan National Bank. In 2008, Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. retired after working for 22 years for Wall Colmonoy Corp. as Treasurer and Human Resource Director. He was responsible for banking and cash management for this multi-million dollar industrial materials engineering company with international foundry operations. Mergers and acquisitions were his specialty. His solid background and experience in finance is a definite asset for the PRCUA.

Joseph and Judith Drobot, Jr. were married in 1965. They have four children: Kathryn (David) Sznewajs; Julie (David) Miller, Timothy and Michael and seven grandchildren. The Drobot Family a 100% PRCUA family.

Mr. Drobot has been active in Michigan Polonia. Since being named to the Orchard Lake Schools (OLS) Board of Regents in 1991, he has served as its Vice Chair, Budget Committee Chair and was named Chair in 2009. He serves on the Finance Committee for Lourdes Senior Community in Waterford, MI and Freedom House in Detroit, MI, which is a safe haven for political refugees seeking asylum in the USA and Canada.

Mr. Drobot's motto is: "Behind every success is effort... Behind every effort is passion... Behind every passion is someone with the courage to try."

RESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT - Anna Sokolowski, FICF has served the PRCUA in this capacity since 2002. She is now in her third and final term in office. She is a licensed life insurance sales representative who has attended every PRCUA training seminar since 1991. She has and served as Underwriter for the PRCUA Membership Department for several years and ranks among the top insurance producers. In 2002, she was a Million Dollar Insurance Producer.

Anna Sokolowski and her husband, Mark, have been married since 1970 and reside in Downers Grove, IL. They are the proud parents of two daughters, Basia (Sean) Ackerman and Alicia (Christopher) Marron and two granddaughters, Aurora Marron and Annika Ackerman.

Res. V.P. Sokolowski belongs to John Paul II Society #1605 and is an active member of District 8, where she was Former VP of District 8 and Chair and Co-Chair of various District 8 functions. She is an experienced, licensed life insurance sales representative. She earned the designation of Fraternal Insurance Counsellor Fellow (FICF) and serves as Underwriter for the PRCUA Membership Department. She writes a news column in Narod Polski and on the PRCUA website. Res. V.P. Sokolowski reorganized the PRCUA schools and was instrumental in bringing the Fraternal Department into 21st century through the social networks of MySpace, Twitter and Facebook, posting information and photos about PRCUA events. She served on various fund raising committees for John Paul II Polish Language School and Polish Club in Lemont. She is a staunch supporter of the PRCUA Dance Groups, Polish Language Schools, Sport tournaments, Cinderella-Prince Charming Ball and PRCUA Michigan State Ball.

Born in Poland, she immigrated to the USA almost 40 years ago and became a US citizen in 1975. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois and worked as assistant vice president for a major insurance agency and as a Polish interpreter for the DuPage County Court.

Mrs. Sokolowski is active in Polonia as a Life Member and Vice Chairman of the Board of the Polish Museum of America, Polish American Congress, PAC - Illinois Division, Joseph Conrad Korzeniowski Yacht Club, Chicago Intercollegiate Council, Polish Women’s Civic Club and Polish Club in Lemont. She is also a former Director of the Illinois Fraternal Congress.

VICE PRESIDENT - Robert L. Bielenda, FICF is a resident of Redford, MI, where he resides with his wife, Eleanor. He has held this position since 2002 and is entering his third and final four-year term of office as PRCUA Vice President.

Bob Bielenda graduated from St. Hedwig High School in Detroit, MI in 1952 and was drafted into the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he served in Korea. He later earned a medical technology degree from Carnegie College in Cleveland, OH. He was President and CEO of Warrenfield Clinical Laboratories in Detroit for 40 years, retiring in 1999. He also worked as Assistant Director of Laboratories, Detroit Bio-Medical Laboratories in Farmington Hills. He is the author of "Culture Tube P.B.I." a dry ash method that prevents cross contamination, published by the National Journal of American Medical Technologists.

Mr. Bielenda is a licensed insurance agent in Michigan. He has been a member of the PRCUA for almost six decades. He served as Past Treasurer/Financial Secretary of St. Stan's Society #718 and Holy Family Society for many years. His leadership qualities and experience in sales earned him the position of Insurance Supervisor of PRCUA District #34 until be was elected Vice President in 2002. In 2004, he earned the designation of Fraternal Insurance Counsellor (FIC) and Fraternal Insurance Counsellor Fellow (FICF). He has participated in many PRCUA sports tournaments and social events.

Mr. Bielenda is active in the Polonia and the Orchard Lake Schools in Michigan. He is a life member of Sgt. Romanowski V.F.W. in Detroit, MI and has the distinction of being the first recipient of the Dearborn Heights, MI "Distinguished Citizen Award." He is Past President of the Dearborn Heights Kiwanis Club, Past President of the Dearborn Heights Goodfellows, and Past President of the Friends of the Cardinal of Detroit. He was named as Orchard Lake St. Mary's First Ambassador in 1993 and the Bielendas are Life Members of the Polish Museum of America.

Robert and Eleanor (nee Mastej) Bielenda have been married since 1962 and they have six children: Mark Bielenda, David (Lynda) Bielenda, Rick (Jeannette) Bielenda, Theresa (Shivagee) Nallamothu, Jane (Ken) Germain and Lisa (Jerry) Luzynski, who have blessed them with 10 grandchildren.