Mitchell P. Kobelinski (August 1, 1928 – November 7, 1997) was an American attorney who served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Export–Import Bank of the United States from 1973 to 1976 and as Administrator of the Small Business Administration from 1976 to 1977.[1] According Kobelinski, his top priority at the federal agency was to eliminate unnecessary red tape and paperwork for businessmen who are seeking loans.[2] Meanwhile, he considered consumerism "a facade for socialism."[2]
Mitchell P. Kobelinski | |
|---|---|
| 11th Administrator of the Small Business Administration | |
| In office February 12, 1976 – March 4, 1977 | |
| President | Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Thomas S. Kleppe |
| Succeeded by | A. Vernon Weaver |
| Member of the Board of Directors of the Export–Import Bank of the United States | |
| In office July 17, 1973 – February 12, 1976 | |
| President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | Tom Lilley |
| Succeeded by | Margaret W. Kahliff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1, 1928 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | November 7, 1997 (aged 69) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
He died on November 7, 1997, in Chicago, Illinois at age 69.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Battle Creek Enquirer from Battle Creek, Michigan on February 13, 1976 · Page 2". Newspapers.com. 1976-02-13. Retrieved 2017-07-03.
- ^ a b "Consumerism Criticized by SBA Chief". Detroit Free Press. 21 June 1976. p. 35. Retrieved October 25, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mitchell Kobelinski, 69". Articles.chicagotribune.com. 1997-11-13. Retrieved 2017-07-03.
