John Pletz

John Pletz is an experienced journalist specializing in technology, airlines, and the cannabis industry at Crain's Chicago Business since September 2007. With a background in covering manufacturing and the Chicago Olympic bid, John previously held roles such as assistant business editor at the Indianapolis Star and tech editor and technology reporter at the Austin American-Statesman, where coverage included Dell Inc. and other tech companies. Earlier career positions included reporter at the Indianapolis Business Journal and bureau chief at the Gary Post Tribune. John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.