Born in Târgu Lăpuș, he graduated from the Textile College of the “Gheorghe Asachi” University of Iași in 1989. After completing his studies, he worked as head of department, commercial director, and general manager of the spinning mills in Șimleul Silvaniei and Târgu Lăpuș, at the latter also being the co-owner of the factory. In 2005, he founded TAPARO, specialized in the production of upholstered furniture, with him as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. In his 30 years of business experience, he has been involved in various development and research projects, has achieved a Ph.D., authored and co-authored several patents, which have been or are being implemented into production.