Born April 18 th 1978, Zachary graduated with honors from Benedictine University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He was named Outstanding Management and Organizational Behavior Major for his graduating class After graduation, Zach began a career at Atlas Tool & Die Works, Inc. in Lyons, IL. Currently he serves as the purchasing manager as well as a member of the sales and quality teams

In 2001 Zach founded ZF International, L.L.C. a medical product distribution and design firm. The company distributes a rapid HIV diagnostic test throughout Latin America and has just completed their first surgical tool. In 2003, Zach joined the Tooling and Manufacturing Association of Illinois’ (TMA) Government Relations Committee. Since joining, he has represented the TMA as the main speaker at fundraising events for several state legislators