Mr. Dombrowski has led the California Retailers Association, one of the most respected trade associations in Sacramento, since 1994. During that time he has developed and overseen the implementation of the retail industry’s legislative agenda in California, addressing such issues as credit regulation, garment manufacturing, privacy, alcohol and tobacco sales.

Prior to joining the California Retailers Association, Mr. Dombrowski spent ten years with Carter Hawley Hale Stores, Inc., later known as Broadway Stores, Inc., serving most recently as vice president of corporate affairs. In this position he was responsible for government affairs, media relations, and corporate public relations. From 1980 to 1984 he was with Hill and Knowlton, Inc., a leading public relations agency, working in the financial relations group in Los Angeles.

In September 1999, Mr. Dombrowski was appointed by Governor Davis as an employer representative to the five-member Industrial Welfare Commission, which has statutory authority to regulate wage and hour issues in the state, including the state minimum wage and industry-specific overtime exemptions. In March 2000, Mr. Dombrowski was named Chairman of the Commission.

Over the years Mr. Dombrowski has been active in a number of business and non-profit organizations, including the Business Roundtable, the California Business Roundtable, the Los Angeles Central Cities Association, and the Los Angeles Urban League. He received his degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin in 1976.