Zach was born and raised in Richmond, British Columbia, attending James McKinney and Steveston High School. His family has been in Richmond and the Lower Mainland for four generations and nearly 120 years. Zach lives in Richmond with his wife Sara, baby daughter Raye, and rescued dog Otis. He is dedicated to his community, serving on the board of the Rotary Club of Richmond, the Kehila Society, and was appointed by the Mayor of Richmond to the City of Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee. He was also a Big Brother of the Big Brother and Big Sister Program.

Zach has a track record of fighting hard for lower taxes and safer streets in Richmond.

Zach worked for the previous Conservative government in Ottawa in national defence, transportation, and the implementation of fiscal conservatism to grow our middle class and increase prosperity. He has worked in affordable housing, giving him unique insight into one of the most important issues facing this city. He now works in commercial real estate.
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At the Department of Defence, he was present during the rebuilding of the Canadian Armed Forces as Canada stood up for freedom, democracy and human rights around the world. Working for the Minister of National Defence, Zach was honored to travel to Europe on numerous occasions between 2013 and 2015 to oversee the delivery of military aid to our allies in Eastern Europe.

At Transport Canada, he participated in overseeing safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient transportation of people and goods through our port, airport and rail system.
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Zach has a Master of Arts from the University of London.