Chris Plack: 24/7 Cars and a 3,500-mile journey

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Chris Plack of 24/7 Cars. He shares incredible details about where life has taken him, and how he arrived in the Hoosier State––3,500 miles later. 

Show Notes

• Although a Hoosier now, Chris Plack has lived many places around the world.

• Chris was born in Frankfurt, Germany, while is parents were overseas serving in the U.S. Army. After living in Frankfurt for the first nine days of his life, his family was transferred to Boston. At six years old, his family then headed to Anchorage, Alaska, where Chris was hopeful he would live in an igloo

• Although living in a subdivision instead of the igloo may not have been what Chris had hoped, after several years in Anchorage, he became more connected to the Hoosier State through CompuServe––or what we now just refer to as “online.”

• Chris connected with a gal from Warsaw, Indiana online, and he couldn’t have predicted the adventure that unfolded ahead of him which led him to his wife, Jamie.

• With a journey of many twists and turns, and many would say, “fate,” Chris moved to Warsaw, and he and Jamie were married. Chris, Jamie and their children have remained in Warsaw because he emphasized it was the perfect place for them to be.

• Chris said, “As an ‘adopted son’ of Kosciusko County, I have such a love and appreciation for this community. It’s a special place. And I couldn’t be happier for my children to grow up in a community like Warsaw, Indiana.”

• Chris emphasized that it’s not just about the ample opportunities here in K-County, it’s the ethos of the community. He’s built many invaluable relationships here, and a trusted relationship with a best friend is how Chris got started as co-owner of 24/7 Cars.

• As a community which more than 60% of residents are not natives, Chris feels so many people choose to be in Kosciusko County. And there are unique and dynamic voices that need to be heard.

• Chris encourages people to get involved, whether it’s running for office or starting a business. He said, “Let’s help fuel peoples’ passions.”

• Like many residents and visitors, Chris raved about the restaurant scene in Kosciusko County. Some of his favorites are 110 Craft Meatery, Cerulean, and The Buzz on Buffalo.

• With a passion for the K-County community, Chris said, “I’ve seen other places, I’ve lived in other places, and we are so blessed to live here.”