Zachary is Director, Systemwide Risk Management with the California State University – Office of the Chancellor and has worked for the CSU since 2008. Zachary provides direct assistance to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Financing, Treasury, and Risk Management and campuses by providing the day-to-day oversight of the CSU’s property and casualty, workers’ compensation, environmental health & safety, emergency preparedness and business continuity programs. Zachary has put his 29+ years of claims handling and risk management experience to work as he tackles the responsibility of supporting the various and at times complex issues of addressing risk management challenges for the CSU. After graduating from California State University, Long Beach, Zachary got his start in the field with SAFECO Insurance. Following his experience with SAFECO, Zachary worked with many diverse Governmental Entities while handling claims and providing risk management consultation for third party administrator, Carl Warren & Co. In addition to his work experience, Zachary has been very active in risk management organizations such as PARMA, California PRIMA, National PRIMA and RIMS.