Dr. Hennessy has been with the Office of Campus Sustainability since it began in August 2008. He is originally from Yellow Springs, Ohio but has resided in Bowling Green for many years. He obtained his B.S. from Muskingum University, his J.D. from The Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University, and his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University. As the current Sustainability Manager here at BGSU he manages and coordinates all university sustainability efforts, programs, activities, and initiatives to achieve the goals of reduction of emissions, reduction of waste, and education/outreach. Dr. Hennessy enjoys working with students in developing an understanding and enthusiasm for the value of sustainability and how it connects to their day-to-day activities.

Zach began with the Office of Campus Sustainability in August 2022 as a graduate student intern. Zach is now a BGSU alumnus, receiving his M.S. in applied Geospatial Science in Fall 2023. Originally from Pinckney, Michigan (about 25 minutes north of Ann Arbor), Zach is now continuing to assist our office in a variety of capacities as a part-time staff assistant manager. His interests in sustainability are multifaceted; his initial passion for sustainability was for recycling and diverting things from the landfill. Now, in addition to zero-waste initiatives, his interests include sustainable transportation, enhancing greenspaces, composting, and holistic environmental education. Some of Zach’s favorite pastimes include outdoor activities such as running and biking, trying out new cafés, attending church events, and watching motorsports. If Zach had to choose between BGSU orange or brown, he would pick orange!