Gerald Galloway, former longtime Political Director for Lt. Governor Pat Quinn is serving as Chief Strategist.
Karen Polet, former Finance Director for the Coordinated Illinois Democratic Congressional Campaign is Finance Director.
Rick Bohn, former Field Coordinator for Nancy Kaszak, is Campaign Director and Field Director for Dr. Forys.
Dr. Forys is one of the most well known celebrities in the Polish community in Chicago which makes up the largest ethnic group on the Northwest Side of Chicago. More Polish people live on Chicago’s Northwest Side than in Warsaw, Poland.
Additionally Dr. Forys has over 10,000 patients, most of whom live in the Fifth Congressional District and are registered to vote.
Dr. Forys said, “We are so proud to announce we are one of the top fundraisers in this race placing us in the top tier. Additionally we are excited about our campaign team and think that these veteran political operatives will help us succeed in electing someone who isn’t a political insider to this important office”
Dr. Forys has been on Polish television and Polish radio for over 20 years as an expert on healthcare issues.
He has received the endorsements from numerous civic leaders and healthcare leaders in Chicago.
Dr. Forys owns the largest community healthcare clinic serving immigrant families in Chicago with over 10,000 patients right in the heart of Jefferson Park.
Below more photos from Grand Opening of new field office of the Congressional Campaign, which took place on January 3, 2009.
The new office is located at : 5026 W Lawrence, Chicago, IL 60630.
Photo: POLISH NEWS