Saskatchewan election leader profiles: Jon Hromek, Saskatchewan United Party [Video]

Former oil company CEO turned political hopeful Jon Hromek is seeking to bring his party into the fold and translate distaste for the current government into seats for Saskatchewan United.

Hromek became leader of the upstart Saskatchewan United Party (SUP) in May after inaugural leader and former Sask. Party MLA Nadine Wilson stepped down.

Hromek graduated from the University of Regina in 2003 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Petroleum Engineering.

A member of both the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Headquartered Oil Producers, Hromek went on to launch and manage several oil exploration and production companies during his time in the sector.

He most recently served as the CEO and Chairman of Regina headquartered Adonai Resources II Corporation — which primarily operates in southeast Saskatchewan.

A self-described conservative, Hromek is a political newcomer who hopes to attract voters who feel disenchanted with …