Chris Plack Archives - News Now Warsaw https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/tag/chris-plack/ Thu, 30 May 2024 12:16:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 CASA names three new board members https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/casa-names-three-new-board-members/ Thu, 30 May 2024 11:39:49 +0000 https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/?p=93687 News Release

WARSAW — CASA of Kosciusko County has announced the election of three new board members for 2024.

Those include Chris Plack, director of Development and Planned Giving at Cardinal Services, Jason Gergely, a wealth advisor at Alderfer Bergen & Co., and Roberto Perez-de-Frias, operations director of Global Operations and Logistics for Zimmer Biomet.

Plack brings extensive experience in community service and fundraising. His dedication to the community is evident through his involvement in various organizations. He serves on the board of directors for Launchpad and the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist
Club and was recently elected as a state delegate to the Indiana GOP state convention.

Plack has also previously served on the boards of The Watershed Foundation and The
Kosciusko County Cemetery. His comprehensive experience in both community service
and organizational leadership positions him as an ideal addition to the CASA Board of
Directors. He's an Anchorage, Alaska native, and lives in Warsaw with his wife of 15
years, Jamie, and their twins, Sullivan and Charlotte.

Gergely is active in serving children and youth in the Warsaw area. His heart and gift of advocacy has benefitted CASA previously when he was a Board Member and Past President of the Board, as well as a volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Jason has
previously served on the Board of the Warsaw Morning Optimist Club and is still a
member. His past service to CASA of Kosciusko County and his financial expertise are
great benefits to the Board. Jason chose to live and raise his family in Kosciusko
County when he moved here with his wife, Lindsay, in 2014.

Perez-de-Frias has invested his time and passion into the community. He is on the Board and serves as Board President for Kosciusko County Habitat for Humanity. He's also a board member and Vice President of One Warsaw; on the Career & Purpose Wellbeing Committee for LiveWell Kosciusko; a Tiger Ambassador for Warsaw Community Schools; a member of Kosciusko County’s Chamber of Commerce Latino Business Initiative; a Board member of TodosJuntos – Latinx Network (Northern Indiana); Juntos ERG Global Chair Emeritus (Zimmer Biomet); and other volunteer roles.

Roberto often volunteers with his wife, Viviana, and their three daughters.

“We are delighted to welcome Chris, Jason, and Roberto to our Board of Directors,” said
Erin Rowland, Executive Director of CASA of Kosciusko County. “Their commitment to
improving the lives of children and their investment in the community make them all an
excellent fit for our organization.”

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WARSAW — CASA of Kosciusko County has announced the election of three new board members for 2024.

Those include Chris Plack, director of Development and Planned Giving at Cardinal Services, Jason Gergely, a wealth advisor at Alderfer Bergen & Co., and Roberto Perez-de-Frias, operations director of Global Operations and Logistics for Zimmer Biomet.

Plack brings extensive experience in community service and fundraising. His dedication to the community is evident through his involvement in various organizations. He serves on the board of directors for Launchpad and the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist
Club and was recently elected as a state delegate to the Indiana GOP state convention.

Plack has also previously served on the boards of The Watershed Foundation and The
Kosciusko County Cemetery. His comprehensive experience in both community service
and organizational leadership positions him as an ideal addition to the CASA Board of
Directors. He’s an Anchorage, Alaska native, and lives in Warsaw with his wife of 15
years, Jamie, and their twins, Sullivan and Charlotte.

Gergely is active in serving children and youth in the Warsaw area. His heart and gift of advocacy has benefitted CASA previously when he was a Board Member and Past President of the Board, as well as a volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Jason has
previously served on the Board of the Warsaw Morning Optimist Club and is still a
member. His past service to CASA of Kosciusko County and his financial expertise are
great benefits to the Board. Jason chose to live and raise his family in Kosciusko
County when he moved here with his wife, Lindsay, in 2014.

Perez-de-Frias has invested his time and passion into the community. He is on the Board and serves as Board President for Kosciusko County Habitat for Humanity. He’s also a board member and Vice President of One Warsaw; on the Career & Purpose Wellbeing Committee for LiveWell Kosciusko; a Tiger Ambassador for Warsaw Community Schools; a member of Kosciusko County’s Chamber of Commerce Latino Business Initiative; a Board member of TodosJuntos – Latinx Network (Northern Indiana); Juntos ERG Global Chair Emeritus (Zimmer Biomet); and other volunteer roles.

Roberto often volunteers with his wife, Viviana, and their three daughters.

“We are delighted to welcome Chris, Jason, and Roberto to our Board of Directors,” said
Erin Rowland, Executive Director of CASA of Kosciusko County. “Their commitment to
improving the lives of children and their investment in the community make them all an
excellent fit for our organization.”

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]]> https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/new-trio.jpg “Dancing with the Stars for Charity” returns, announces lineup https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/dancing-with-the-stars-for-charity-returns-announces-lineup/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:21:31 +0000 https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/?p=87033 News Release

WARSAW — Prepare to move and groove, Kosciusko County!

The Warsaw Performing Arts Center, in collaboration with Kensington Digital Media, joyfully announces the revival of "Dancing with the Stars for Charity," a fundraising extravaganza set to sizzle this spring.

After a five-year pause, this electrifying event returns to the stage of WCHS PAC on Saturday, March 23. It promises to be a cornerstone fundraiser, benefiting 11 local charities. Each participating team has rallied behind a regional not-for-profit, standing as their advocate on the glittering stage. All proceeds from ticket sales will be divided among the nine charities, as well as supporting the WCHS Dance Department and Warsaw PAC.

A stellar lineup of eighteen luminaries from Kosciusko County will don their dancing shoes, collaborating with student choreographers from the WCHS Dance Department. Together, they'll deliver an evening brimming with live entertainment and heartfelt community engagement.

Among the local luminaries taking center stage are individuals like Shawn Brown (Lake City Living Magazine), Chris Cage (Willie 103.5), Sea Grandon (Atelier), Lakesha Green (Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts), Trace Hansen (Eastlake Skate Center), Mike King (107.3 WRSW), Travis McConnell (McConnell Law & B&B Courthouse Market), Chris Plack (Cardinal Services), Randy Polston (Combined Community Services), Laura Rothhaar (Kosciusko Convention & Visitors Bureau), Jim Smith (Kosciusko County Sheriff), and Suzanne Stokes (Warsaw Parks Department).

Additionally, shining stars from Warsaw Community Schools include Angela Dieleman (WCHS/Middle School Orchestra Teacher), Megan Dinse (WCHS Step One Teacher), Kayla May (Eisenhower BSL), Karri Morgan (Claypool 6th Grade Teacher), Emily Gough (WCHS Science), and Paul Zakaria (WCHS Senior Class Principal).

WCHS Dance Student Choreographers include Courtney Brower, Emma Bradford, Dakota Gardner, Ella Gonzalez, Michael Hertel, Malori McDaniels, Victoria Peloza, Kennedy Polk, Shannon Smith, and Kaelyn Stoffel.

The evening's emcee will be Kris Lake, the Morning Show Host from 107.3 WRSW and Brianne Stewart, WCHS Dance Instructor, will oversee the student participation.

Various not-for-profit organizations will be supported through the efforts of each dancing team. Charities chosen include Joe’s Kids, Magical Meadows, Combined Community Services, Kosciusko County TNR, Cardinal Services, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, CASA of Kosciusko County and Kate’s Kart.

Tickets for "Dancing with the Stars for Charity" will be available for purchase starting in January.

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WARSAW — Prepare to move and groove, Kosciusko County!

The Warsaw Performing Arts Center, in collaboration with Kensington Digital Media, joyfully announces the revival of “Dancing with the Stars for Charity,” a fundraising extravaganza set to sizzle this spring.

After a five-year pause, this electrifying event returns to the stage of WCHS PAC on Saturday, March 23. It promises to be a cornerstone fundraiser, benefiting 11 local charities. Each participating team has rallied behind a regional not-for-profit, standing as their advocate on the glittering stage. All proceeds from ticket sales will be divided among the nine charities, as well as supporting the WCHS Dance Department and Warsaw PAC.

A stellar lineup of eighteen luminaries from Kosciusko County will don their dancing shoes, collaborating with student choreographers from the WCHS Dance Department. Together, they’ll deliver an evening brimming with live entertainment and heartfelt community engagement.

Among the local luminaries taking center stage are individuals like Shawn Brown (Lake City Living Magazine), Chris Cage (Willie 103.5), Sea Grandon (Atelier), Lakesha Green (Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts), Trace Hansen (Eastlake Skate Center), Mike King (107.3 WRSW), Travis McConnell (McConnell Law & B&B Courthouse Market), Chris Plack (Cardinal Services), Randy Polston (Combined Community Services), Laura Rothhaar (Kosciusko Convention & Visitors Bureau), Jim Smith (Kosciusko County Sheriff), and Suzanne Stokes (Warsaw Parks Department).

Additionally, shining stars from Warsaw Community Schools include Angela Dieleman (WCHS/Middle School Orchestra Teacher), Megan Dinse (WCHS Step One Teacher), Kayla May (Eisenhower BSL), Karri Morgan (Claypool 6th Grade Teacher), Emily Gough (WCHS Science), and Paul Zakaria (WCHS Senior Class Principal).

WCHS Dance Student Choreographers include Courtney Brower, Emma Bradford, Dakota Gardner, Ella Gonzalez, Michael Hertel, Malori McDaniels, Victoria Peloza, Kennedy Polk, Shannon Smith, and Kaelyn Stoffel.

The evening’s emcee will be Kris Lake, the Morning Show Host from 107.3 WRSW and Brianne Stewart, WCHS Dance Instructor, will oversee the student participation.

Various not-for-profit organizations will be supported through the efforts of each dancing team. Charities chosen include Joe’s Kids, Magical Meadows, Combined Community Services, Kosciusko County TNR, Cardinal Services, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, CASA of Kosciusko County and Kate’s Kart.

Tickets for “Dancing with the Stars for Charity” will be available for purchase starting in January.

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