He was born in Brisighella (Ravenna), he was a preeminent figure of the development in Romagna and in the country.

He was Secretary of the Federation of Direct Farmers of the municipality of Faenza: with this role he committed to the formation of the trade union and economic movement of the farmers. He was city councilor in Faenza from 1961 until 1970 and since 1962 he was entrusted with the presidency of the Professional School for “Caldesi” Agriculture. From 1965 until his death he was also president of the “Cassa Rurale ed Artigiana” of Faenza. During these years the effort for promoting new cooperative experiences was major.

At a national level he held tasks of the highest level within the institutions of credit cooperation, for example the presidency of Federcasse-Federazione Italiana delle Casse Rurali ed Artigiane. In 1993 a Foundation was created in his name, remembering and promoting his activity within the agricultural and credit cooperation. The Foundation aims at orienting young people in the cooperative enterprise, promoting young companies, realising research and study projects and popularising history in the world.

The Foundation site: www.fondazionedallefabbriche.it