KEEPING YOUR COMMUNITY RUNNING
Warsaw Automotive Supply has been serving our communities since 1973 here are the most recent instances.
NAPA Named Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber’s Member Of The Month
May 14, 2020
The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s May Member of the Month is NAPA Auto Parts Auto Care Center, located at 817 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. NAPA employs four full-time employees. The store is in the process of an interior remodel. NAPA has been a good standing member of the chamber since 2015.
Pictured, from left, is Sue Wert, Fidelity National Title; Jason Dewart, Interra Credit Union; Dan Buchman, State Farm; Chad Galloway, NAPA manager; Josh Witt, NAPA owner; and Ryan Austin, Bankers Life. Picture by Renea Salyer, chamber executive director.
Full story available HERE
INDIANA NAPA AUTO PARTS STORE HELPS FRONT LINE WORKERS
June 15, 2020
Josh Witt, president of the three store NAPA AUTO PARTS group in Warsaw, Syracuse, and North Webster, Indiana, donated 10,000 pairs of gloves to the local fire department, 3,000 pairs to the city, and 3,000 to hospitals.
In an interview with the local newspaper, Witt said, “We are grateful for our healthcare workers and first responders every day, but it’s moments like now that there are no words that can do justice in thanking them. We are honored to be able to play a small part in this battle as they continue to service our community so bravely.”
Witt said he started stocking up on gloves and other PPE (personal protective equipment) before COVID-19 took serious hold in the country. “We were talking with municipalities early on and the belief was access to PPE could become an issue,” said Witt. “Even though we had a good amount of gloves on hand in early March we still had the ability to get more. So, with a good distribution channel available we brought in about 10,000 pairs.”
Even after the initial donation, Witt said his store group continued to support healthcare workers. In April, they donated 3,000 pairs of gloves to the Kosciusko County Health Department to distribute to the healthcare industry where needed. The County Health Department provides supplies to long-term health facilities, most of which are nursing homes.
While many businesses closed during the pandemic, essential businesses including NAPA AUTO PARTS stores and AutoCare Centers remained open. Witt said, “We’ve been fortunate that our business has held up through COVID. I believe a big part of it is the significant investment we made in retail – in our Top Store.”
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Compton Automotive Holds Ribbon-Cutting
June 23, 2020
Compton Automotive, 501 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, held a ribbon cutting on June 20 to celebrate its June 1 opening. From left are: John Calhoun, Josh Boehm, Josh Whitt and Jason Heckaman of NAPA Auto Parts; Chan Maurer, Macie Compton and Dave Compton, owners; Mason Slabaugh, Olga Glossett, Rita Roberts, Melody Cusick, ambassadors of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce; and Renea Salyer, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. Photo by David Hazledine
Full story available HERE
Madison Elementary receives water donation from NAPA Auto Parts
September 01, 2020
A BIG thank you to Napa Auto Parts of Warsaw for their generous donation of 1200 bottles of water for the Madison Cardinals. These 50 cases of water will keep our students well hydrated!
Zach Witt and Jason Heckaman of NAPA Auto Parts
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Warsaw Automotive Awards Scholarship
December 01, 2020
Pictured from left, Jason Heckaman sales manager at NAPA, Nick Lowman recipient, Josh Witt, owner of Warsaw Automotive Supply Corp. and Alan Hoyt, teacher.
Warsaw Automotive, which operates four NAPA Auto Parts stores in the area, recently announced the winner of its scholarship competition.
Pictured above is the NAPA team presenting the NAPA Auto Parts – Automotive Excellence Scholarship to Nick Lowman.
Lowman was among second-year auto mechanics students who were asked to submit an essay to Alan Hoyt on how this extracurricular program helped them get a head start in their careers and interests.
Lowman attends the University of Northwest Ohio and is in his first year of High-Performance Motor Sports. He expects to graduate in March of 2023.
The $500 can be used for any form of extracurricular education.
Full story available HERE
NAPA Visits Bomy’s Indian Restaurant and Celebrates Opening
May 01, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends Bomy's Indian Restaurant Ribbon Cutting Celebration on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting for Bomy’s Authentic Indian Food, 1403 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, on Monday, March 1. The restaurant is open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. From left: Chamber Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley, Chamber Ambassadors Brooke Hamstra, Brandon Stewart, Corbin Holtsberry, Doug Hanes and Yolanda Hedington, Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, Chamber Ambassador Ryan Hoffman, Sid Singh, Bomy Singh, Chamber Ambassador Scott Clay, Sandy Singh, Lucy Kaur, Q Qureshi, Chamber Ambassador Chris Zolman and Chamber President and CEO Rob Parker. InkFreeNews photos by Leah Sander.
Super Geeks’ Ax Throwing Expansion Celebrated With Ribbon-Cutting
March 12, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends Super Geeks Ax Throwing Ribbon Cutting Celebration on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting for Super Geeks & Gaming, 322 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, on Friday, March 12. The entertainment center recently added ax throwing to its activities. From left: Chamber Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley; Chamber Ambassadors Travis Julian, Alyssa Lowe and Scott Allison; Super Geeks co-owners Justin Syndram, Rich Syndram and Mike Syndram; Chamber Ambassadors Scott Clay, Heather Lardino and Brooke Hamstra; and Chamber President and CEO Rob Parker. InkFreeNews photos by Leah Sander.
NAPA Supports Advanced Solar Celebration With Ribbon-Cutting
March 24, 2021
Josh Witt, Owner of Warsaw Automotive and Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends Advanced Solar's Ribbon Cutting Celebration on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting for Advanced Solar Distributing LLC, 474 W. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, on Wednesday, March 24. From left: Chamber Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley, NAPA Auto Parts owner, Josh Witt, Chamber Ambassadors Scott Allison and Alyssa Lowe, Advanced Solar Office Manager John Moorman and Owner Glen Miller, Katie Miller, Kalen Miller and Austin Miller and Chamber Ambassadors Scott Clay, Corbin Holtsberry, Brandon Stewart and Sandra Parra and President and CEO Rob Parker. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander.
NAPA Supports The Salvation Army Warsaw's 100th Anniversary
March 24, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends The Salvation Army's 100th Anniversary Celebration on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
This year, they are celebrating 100 years of service to Kosciusko County! The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Chamber Has Ribbon-Cutting For Grote Automotive
April 15, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends Grote Automotive's Ribbon Cutting Celebration on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting for Grote Automotive, 22 Capital Drive, Warsaw, on Thursday, April 15. From left: Chamber Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley and Ambassadors Sandra Parra, Heather Lardino, Suneil Verma, Glenn Hall, Scott Clay, Brandon Stewart and Scott Allison, Grote Automotive Salesperson Jace Shaw, Executive Assistant to the President and General Manager Ashley Muldoon, General Sales Manager Jim Roberts, President Fred Grote, General Manager Kris Cossairt, Sales Manager Troy Richards, Salesperson Jesse Sampson, Salesperson Christina Harper and Receptionist Dawn Williams, and Chamber Ambassadors Dawn Jaggers, Brooke Hamstra and David Long and President and CEO Rob Parker. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander.
NAPA's Scott Clay donates books to LITE Jail Ministries
April 22, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends donates books to LITE Jail Ministries.
Scott Clay, right, a Warsaw resident, a member of Warsaw Optimist Club and Regional Marketing Manager for NAPA, donated books to LITE for the Kosciusko County Jail library. Tammy Cotton accepted the books to include in the jail library. Clay has committed to making more donations of books in the future as well.
NAPA Visits Man’s Hobby Turned Into Collectible Card Business
April 30, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends Nicodemus Enterprise's Ribbon Cutting Celebration on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting for Nicodemus Enterprises, a card and memorabilia shop located at 1131 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, on Friday, April 30. From left: Chamber President and CEO Rob Parker and Ambassadors Mike Patmore, Heather Lardino and Brittany Lyon, Michael Hadley’s mother Gayle Prehn, Nicodemus Enterprises Vice President Diana Hadley and President Michael Hadley and Chamber Ambassadors Glenn Hall, Corbin Holtsberry, Scott Clay and Scott Allison and Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley. InkFreeNews photos by Leah Sander.
AkzoNobel Marks Arbor Day With Tree Plantings
May 02, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends AkzoNobel's Arbor Day Celebration on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
AkzoNobel, 1102 Leiter Drive, Warsaw, planted trees at its facility and at Pike Lake in Warsaw on Friday, April 30, for Arbor Day. The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce helped out. From left: LaunchPad Director Sherry Searles, Chamber Ambassadors Brittany Lyon and Heather Lardino, Chamber Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley and Ambassador Glenn Hall, AkzoNobel First Shift Supervisor Ryan Baker, Buyer Deanna Cripe, Scheduler Justin Shoemaker, Engineering Manager Micheal Summers and Site Manager Hector Loyola and Chamber President and CEO Rob Parker and Ambassadors Corbin Holtsberry and Scott Clay. InkFreeNews photos by Leah Sander.
NAPA Visits Kerlin Motor Co. Receives Ford President’s Award For Third Time
June 23, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends Kerlin Motor Company's Celebration for Ford President's Award on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
NAPA Auto Parts Accepts Kosciusko Cash
January 26, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador accepts Kosciusko Cash at NAPA Syracuse, Warsaw and North Webster.
Russ Bradley, Store Manager of NAPA North Webster accepts Kosciusko Cash.
Chad Galloway, Store Manager of NAPA Auto Parts Syracuse accepts Kosciusko Cash.
NAPA Auto Parts - Warsaw now accepts Kosciusko Cash! NAPA Auto Parts is your locally owned and operated automotive parts and accessories providers with four locations to better serve you. Your experience is their top priority which is why their team is equipped with the NAPA Know How to make sure you leave with the right part every time.
NAPA Auto Parts Attends Winona Lake Ice Rink Groundbreaking
March 19, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends the Winona Lake Ice Rink Pavilion on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
There was a large turnout Friday, March 19, for a groundbreaking ceremony for the future ice rink and pavilion that will be built along Park Avenue in Winona Lake. Organizers say construction will be complete in early 2022. Photo provided.
NAPA Auto Parts Attends Ribbon-Cutting For Miller’s Villas
Jul 06, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends the Ribbon-Cutting For Miller’s Villas on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting for Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw’s Villas at County Farm Crossing on Tuesday, July 6. From left: Front — Chamber Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley and Ambassadors Scott Clay, Jessica Shaw and Brittany Lyon, Miller’s Villas Manager Diane Jones, Miller’s Health Systems Vice President of Corporate Services Troy Clements, Miller’s of Warsaw Executive Director Anna Foster, Miller’s Villas Leasing Manager Alli Simpson, Miller’s Health Systems President and CEO Patrick Boyle, Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, Miller’s Health Systems Senior Vice President Brad Harris, Miller’s Health Systems Vice President Scott Revere and Chamber Ambassador Heather Lardino; back — Miller’s Health Systems Vice President Al Grossnickle, Miller’s Health Systems Chief Operating Officer B.J. DeCola and Chamber Ambassadors Glenn Hall, Scott Allison and Corbin Holtsberry. InkFreeNews photos by Leah Sander.
NAPA Auto Parts Attends New Location For Mary Ann’s Place
Oct 01, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends the New Location For Mary Ann’s Place on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting for Mary Ann’s Place’s new location at 704 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, on Friday, Oct. 1. The shop is an outreach of The Beaman Home and is named after Mary Ann Cox, who was instrumental in The Beaman Home’s founding in 1985. From left: Chamber Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley, Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, Chamber Ambassador Tricia Gall, The Beaman Home Board Member and Shelter Advocate Barbara Ridley, The Beaman Home Board President Vicki Martin, Warsaw City Councilwoman Cindy Dobbins, The Beaman Home Board Members Denny Cripe, Kraig Clemons and George Brennan, The Beaman Home Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Hayes, Mary Ann Cox’s family members Evelyn Stofer and Deb Cox, Chamber Ambassador Scott Clay, Mary Ann’s Place Project Manager Martha Miller and Chamber Ambassadors Scott Allison and Heather Lardino and President and CEO Rob Parker. InkFreeNews photos by Leah Sander.
NAPA Auto Parts Attends HopLore Brewing Now Open In Warsaw
Sep 28, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends the HopLore Brewing ribbon cutting on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently had a ribbon-cutting for HopLore Brewing Co.’s Warsaw location at 307 W. Market St. It includes a tasting room and production space. From left: Front – Chamber President and CEO Rob Parker, Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. (KEDCo) Leadership Partner Suzie Light, Warsaw Community Development Corp. (WCDC) Board Member Juli Eckel, HopLore Managing Partner Keith Wehmeyer, Owner Stefan King, and Creative Director Steve Wehmeyer, KEDCo Business Development Partner Greg Fitzloff, Chamber Intern Marin Hart, Ambassador Heather Lardino and Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley; back – Kosciusko County Commissioner and WCDC Board Member Cary Groninger, Chamber Ambassador Scott Allison, Kosciusko County Council President Ernie Wiggins, Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer and Community and Economic Development Director Jeremy Skinner and Chamber Ambassadors Scott Clay and Brittany Lyon. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander.
NAPA Auto Parts Attends Ribbon-Cutting For Gateway Grove
Sep 21, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends the Ribbon-Cutting For Gateway Grove on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, Sept. 21, for Gateway Grove, the housing community being constructed at the site of the former Madison Elementary School and Gateway Education Center at 201 N. Union St. The project is being completed via a collaboration between G&G Hauling & Excavating Inc. and T.L. Jackson Construction Inc. From left: Chamber Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley and Chamber Ambassadors Scott Allison and Sandra Parra, Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. (KEDCo) Leadership Partner Suzie Light, project planner and development consultant and Innovative Communities President Tim Saylor, G&G employee Chase Meeks and Design Engineer Megan Carr, Kosciusko County Council President Ernie Wiggins, G&G Vice President Richard Groninger and President Cary Groninger, Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, T.L. Jackson CEO Brad Jackson, Superintendents Luke Jackson, Sam Jackson and Ben Jackson, Design Manager Gina Bono and President Bruce Jackson and Chamber Ambassadors Corbin Holtsberry, Scott Clay and Andrew Wade and President and CEO Rob Parker. InkFreeNews photos by Leah Sander.
NAPA Auto Parts Attends Ribbon-Cutting For Danny’s Chicago Beef
Sep 16, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends the Ribbon-Cutting For Danny’s Chicago Beef on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had ribbon-cutting for Danny’s Chicago Beef, 2601 E. Center St., on Thursday, Sept. 16. From left: Chamber President and CEO Rob Parker and Ambassadors Dawn Jaggers and Leilanni Deveraux, Danny’s Owner Danny Signore and his son Danny Signore Jr., and Chamber Ambassadors Scott Clay and Scott Allison and Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander.
NAPA Auto Parts Attends Canal Street Market Ribbon Cutting
Sep 14, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends the Canal Street Market Ribbon Cutting of NAPA Auto Parts.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Sept. 13, for Canal Street Market, a specialty grocery store located at 903 E. Canal Street, Winona Lake, in The Village at Winona. From left: Chamber President and CEO Rob Parker, Warsaw Community Development Corp. Board Member Cindy Dobbins, Chamber Ambassadors Andrew Wade and Scott Clay, Canal Street Market employee Diane Shaw, Owners Maria and Billy Hutchinson and employees Sandi Fruitt and Donna Beck and Chamber Ambassadors Heather Lardino and Scott Allison and Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley. InkFreeNews photos by Leah Sander.
NAPA Auto Parts Attends ribbon-cutting for MANIA Sports CAVE
Sep 10, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends the ribbon-cutting for MANIA Sports CAVE on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting for MANIA Sports CAVE, 2218 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, on Wednesday, Sept. 8. It carries various sports memorabilia. From left: Chamber President and CEO Rob Parker and Ambassador Matthew Bochard, MANIA Sports CAVE Owner Kevin Frentner and his son Ryan Frentner and Chamber Ambassadors Scott Clay and Scott Allison and Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander.
NAPA Auto Parts Attends ribbon-cutting for Ledgeview Brewing Co.
Sep 01, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends the ribbon-cutting for Ledgeview Brewing Co. on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting for Ledgeview Brewing Co., 975 Warren St., Warsaw, on Wednesday, Sept. 1. The restaurant features barbecue and craft beer. From left: Chamber President and CEO Rob Parker and Ambassadors Scott Clay and Scott Allison, Ledgeview Manager Mike Hollingsworth and Owners Craig and Abby McLaren, Chamber Board Member Ryan Hoffman and Ambassadors Heather Lardino and Brittany Lyon, Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer and Chamber Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander.
NAPA Auto Parts Attends Ribbon-Cutting For Renewed Tech Repair
Aug 31, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends the Ribbon-Cutting For Renewed Tech Repair on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting for Renewed Tech Repair on Tuesday, Aug. 31. The business at 1824 E. Market St., Warsaw, provides electronics repairs. From left: Chamber President and CEO Rob Parker and Ambassadors Heather Lardino, Scott Clay and Brandon Stewart, Renewed Tech Repair Owner Derek Wray and Chamber Ambassadors Alex Sanchez, Brittany Lyon and Scott Allison and Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander.
NAPA Auto Parts Attends ribbon cutting for The Crazy Cookie Company
Aug 27, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends the ribbon cutting for The Crazy Cookie Company on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
From left, Kosciusko Chamber Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley; Chamber Ambassadors: Andrew Wade, Scott Clay, Dawn Jaggers, Brittany Lyon; The Crazy Cookie CEO and Owner
Sada Hooley; Chamber Ambassadors: Jason Richardson, and Corbin Holtsberry; Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer; and Chamber President and CEO Rob Parker. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels
NAPA Auto Parts Attends Ribbon-Cutting For Waterstone Mortgage
Jul 16, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends the Ribbon-Cutting For Waterstone Mortgage on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting for Waterstone Mortgage on Thursday, July 15. From left: Chamber President and CEO Rob Parker, Waterstone’s Jennifer Weingart, Chamber Ambassadors Scott Clay and Heather Lardino, Waterstone’s Grant Slater and Chamber Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander.
NAPA Auto Parts Attends Nextremity Solutions Grand Opening
Jul 23, 2021
Scott Clay, Regional Marketing Manager and Kosciusko County Chamber Ambassador attends the Nextremity Solutions Grand Opening on the behalf of NAPA Auto Parts.
Nextremity Solutions had a grand opening for its new 69,479-square-foot building located at 1195 Polk Drive in the Warsaw Tech Park on Friday, July 23. The event included a ribbon-cutting with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce. From left: Chamber Member Relations Manager Scott Wiley and Ambassador Scott Allison, Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, State Rep. Craig Snow, R-Warsaw, Nextremity President and CEO Rod Mayer and Co-Founders Drs. Stuart Katchis and Lon Weiner, Chamber Ambassador Scott Clay, the Chamber’s Angie Tom, Chamber Ambassador Brittany Lyon, the Chamber’s Doug Hanes and Chamber Ambassador Heather Lardino and President and CEO Rob Parker. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander.