Dominic Olejniczak | |
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 Olejniczak, c. 1960s | |
| Born | August 18, 1908 Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | April 16, 1989 (aged 80) Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Mayor of Green Bay | |
| In office 1945–1955 | |
| Preceded by | Alex Biemeret |
| Succeeded by | Otto Rachals |
| President, Green Bay Packers | |
| In office 1958–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Russ Bogda |
| Succeeded by | Robert J. Parins |
Dominic John Olejniczak (August 18, 1908 – April 16, 1989) was an American real estate broker, politician, and football executive. Olejniczak served as an alderman of Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 1936 to 1944. He was then elected mayor, serving for 10 years from 1945 to 1955. During his tenure as mayor, a number of large infrastructure projects were completed and city administration was streamlined. Olejniczak was also known for his work with the Green Bay Packers. Over a period of almost 40 years, Olejniczak served as a member of the board of directors, a vice president, president, and chairman of the board. His 24 years as president is the longest tenure of any Packers president. During his presidency, he hired Vince Lombardi in 1959, the Packers won five championships, and the team saw its net worth grow over 5,000%. In recognition of his contributions, Olejniczak was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1979 and the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame in 2020. He died in 1989, after a series of strokes.