As a certified family nurse practitioner, Zach has a reputation of providing compassionate care, addressing critical care patient needs, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams for improved patient health. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Portland before pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. As a nurse he enjoyed providing critical care to patients in an emergency room setting. He then obtained a Master of Science in Nursing from Concordia University and holds a national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as a family nurse practitioner.