title: Ken Skowronski
text: # Ken Skowronski
  
  Ken Skowronski (born May 31, 1938) is an American general contractor and Republican politician from Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. He is a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 82nd assembly district from January 2014 through 2022.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Born in Milwaukee, Skowronski graduated from Boys Tech High School in 1958 and was certified as a journeyman carpenter in 1961, after attending Milwaukee Area Technical College. He worked for 58 years in the construction and remodeling industry as a general contractor.
  
  Skowronski served in the Wisconsin Air National Guard with the 128th Air Refueling Wing. Additionally, he is a member of the Knights of Columbus and Ducks Unlimited. He is the current President of the Polish Heritage Alliance of Wisconsin.
  
  ## Political career
  
  Skowronski was elected to the Assembly in 2013 in a special election following the resignation of Jeff Stone. Previously, he was elected as an alderman of Franklin in 2005 and re-elected in 2008 and 2011.
  
  