Zach is a lifelong resident of Southeast and a proud graduate of Brewster High School. For over 20 years Zach has served the disabled community of Putnam County at the ARC of Mid-Hudson (formally Putnam ARC). As the coordinator of respite services and strategic partnerships Zach has provided care for Scores of families in Putnam as well as worked to further bridge the ARC with the community of Putnam.

Zach also sits on the Community Services Board of Putnam County representing I/DD service agencies. Additionally Zach is an advocate for the Disabled community, Their staff and on policy at the State and Federal Level, With the Be Fair to Direct Care Organization, Empire State Voices, The NY Alliance and others.

Zach is also a Historical recreationist and Speaker. As the Vice President of the American Veterans Historical Museum Zach has given talks at Schools, Care facilities, The FDR estate and West Point. With a focus on the Second World War, British Military History, The UN and the USSR and post-Soviet Russian conflicts.  

He is eager to join the Putman County EDC to spotlight the opportunities and needs of Not for Profit agencies in Putnam