John J. Zech

Board Representative for Wayne County at Great Lakes Water Authority

John J. Zech has over 40 years of public service experience, serving in leadership roles with a number of communities across southeast Michigan including the cities of Wayne, Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Plymouth and Southgate.

Mr. Zech is active in the community, currently serving on the St. Mary of Wayne Catholic Church Finance Council and as a member of the Growth Works, Inc. Board of Directors, and previously served on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Municipal League. Zech has earned Life Membership status with the International City Management Association. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Detroit.

He was appointed to the Board by Wayne County Executive Warren Evans in March 2020.

Timeline

  • Board Representative for Wayne County

    Current role

  • Board Chair & Representative for Wayne County

    March, 2021

  • Board Vice Chair; Representative for Wayne County