John Pappas Right at Home with American Family Insurance

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Business: American Family Insurance, 4751 N. Damen Ave. in Lincoln Square

Owner: John Pappas

Founded: December 2011

Learn more about American Family Insurance on its website. 

How did the business come to be?

For the past ten years, I would consider myself a highly self-motivated individual. Before this new venture I worked seven days a week as an independent trader at the Chicago Board of Trade and as a salesperson on the weekends at ABT Appliances. One day I decided if I was going to work so much why not open my own business.

Why did you choose the area? 

I was born and raised here in Lincoln Square. I went to McPherson Elementary School and spent most of my young adult life in this community. This community has without a doubt played a major role in developing the person I have become today. The decision to become establish in this area as a business owner was an easy and natural choice.

What does your business offer?

Specialties: Home, Auto, Business, Life and Health Insurance in the states of IL and WI.

What's something interesting about your business your customers might not know?

Every year I call all of my clients for a Personal Insurance Review of their policies they have with me.

What's your most popular product or service?

My bowl of chocolates and cold bottles of water are always a hit with all my clients. I live right across the street from my agency, so I can make myself available at any time before or after business hours.