Why Hubert J. Cioromski?
Proven Organizer
At Troy Realty, Hubert successfully led a family company through decades of growth. At the Copernicus Foundation, he transformed the Copernicus Center and the Taste of Polonia festival into nationally recognized cultural institutions.
Motivator
He has inspired volunteers, donors, and partners to build large-scale community projects.
Bridge-Builder
Hubert’s experience in business, culture, and community leadership positions him uniquely to unify Polonia and elevate PAC.
Witness of the Great PAC
His family was engaged in PAC activities since very beginning of the organization. He was witness to countless conversations about Poland and Polonia, and he saw the PAC helping Solidarity and lobbying for Poland’s accession to NATO.
Established connections in US and Poland
Recent visits of President Andrzej Duda and Marshal od Senate Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska at the Copernicus Center are best examples of excellent relationships I have with top politicians from both main parties in Poland.
Employment
TROY Realty, Ltd. Hubert is the owner, CEO of a 3rd-generation
commercial real estate and property management firm. Troy
Realty Ltd has been serving the Chicagoland area for over 60
years. Licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin and Florida.
Board Member Positions
- Copernicus Foundation – Chairman of the Board
(Present), President (2010 – 2017), Board Member
(1995 – Present) - Itasca Bank – Board of Directors (2023 – Present)
- Presence Hospital Foundation (Past Board Member)
- National Director of the Polish American Congress (2015
– Present) - Appointed by 2 Governors of Illinois to the Office of
Banks and Real Estate Board (OBRE) 2001 – 2010 - Metropolitan Bank Group (Past Board Member)
- Park National Bank of Chicago (Past Board Member)
Memberships & Affiliations
- Member of Polish National Alliance
- Member of Polish Roman Catholic Union of America
- Past-President of the Realtor Association of Northwest
Chicagoland - Member (NICAR) Northern Illinois Commercial
Association of Realtors - Member (ICSC) International Council of Shopping
Centers - Member (CAR) Chicago Association of Realtors
Education
BA in Business Administration and Marketing from Carthage College Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Continuing Education in Real Estate License Law.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Cavaliers Cross of the Order of Merit
June 10, 2024, Hubert was awarded Cavaliers Cross of the Order of Merit from the Republic of Poland by President Andrzej Duda
Polish Spirit Award
Polish Spirit Award presented to the Copernicus Foundation by The Polish Museum of America – 2017
Copernicus Foundation Awards received under Hubert J. Cioromski's Leadership
- A Polish Flag presented to the Copernicus Foundation by Andrzej Duda, President of the Republic of Poland – March 2, 2025.
- 2023 Heritage Award from the Polish American Congress Illinois Division, awarded to the Copernicus Foundation for enduring commitment and dedication to maintain Polish culture and history on American soil – October 22, 2023
- Diploma from the Minister of Education and Science, Przemysław Czarnek, awarded to the Copernicus Foundation on the occasion of the 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, in recognition of its contributions to Polish education and science in the United States of America – February 11, 2023
- Certificate of Excellence from Bridget Degnen, Commissioner for the 12th District of Cook County, Illinois, awarded to the Copernicus Foundation on the occasion of the 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus and to commend and acknowledge the Copernicus Foundation for its monumental contributions to the community – February 19, 2023
- An award for the Copernicus Foundation from Senator Maria Koc, for Promoting Polish Heritage in the USA – On the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Copernicus Foundation and the 40th Edition of the “Taste of Polonia” Festival – TOP 2022
- Ignacy Jan Paderewski Award “With Gratitude for the Heart” (“Z wdzięczności za serce”) granted by the Polish-Ukrainian Ignacy Jan Paderewski Foundation – April 9, 2022
- The 2021 Global Polish Economic Eagle Award (Orzeł Gospodarczy Polonii Świata 2021) granted to the Copernican Foundation in the ORGANIZATION category – 2021
- A plaque from the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union presented to the Copernicus Foundation in recognition of services and dedication to the Polish-American Community and the PSFCU – February 1, 2020
- The Paderewski Distinction (Wyróżnienie Paderewski) awarded to the Copernican Foundation by the Polish-Ukrainian Ignacy Jan Paderewski Foundation – 2019
- Laureate Diploma awarded to the Copernican Foundation by the Polish-Ukrainian Ignacy Jan Paderewski Foundation and Stowarzyszenie Wspólnota Polska for promoting the legacy of Ignacy Jan Paderewski and his great opera “Manru” – November 11, 2019
- Polish Spirit Award presented to the Copernicus Foundation by The Polish Museum of America – 2017
- Gold Nail Award presented to the Copernicus Foundation by PACBA – 2014
- Medal of Recognition “Meritorious for Polish Culture” presented by the Polish Ministry of Culture and Minister Bogdan Zdrojewski, for contributions in support of Polish Culture in Chicago – February 8, 2012
