Meet our team
Zachary Rose
CEO & Founder
Zachary is a licensed architect with a Bachelor in Architecture from University of Florida and a Master in Architecture from University of Michigan. He first got involved with green design & safety training as a LEED consultant and founded Zack Academy (formerly GreenEDU) in 2009 from Miami, FL. Playing the guitar is his favorite thing to do when he's not pounding a keyboard in the office.
Nikki Roth
VP, Director of Operations
Nikki joined the team in 2009 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in Marketing and Sociology. She brings her passion for sustainability and a penchant for good design to the daily operations and marketing at Zack Academy. On the weekend you might find her bicycling, traveling, or enjoying Wisconsin cheese.
Jennifer Rose
Controller & Partner/Client Relations
Jennifer holds a Masters in Public Administration from Baruch College and Bachelor of Political Science and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences from Florida State University. Originally from Gainesville, FL, she is a Teach for America Alumni and is now based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Jennifer enjoys yoga, spending time with family, and cooking on the weekends.
Katie Alver
Account Executive
Katie was born and raised in the Catskills of Upstate New York. She loves to be in the woods either hiking or fishing. She enjoys motorsports from jet-skiing to snowmobiling. She is also an avid reader who loves to cook and to crochet. She currently lives in Staten Island, NY.
Virginia Hovde
Sr. Customer Advisor
Virginia joined the Zack Academy customer service team in 2017. Originally from Minnesota, Virginia moved to Ft. Lauderdale for the weather and never looked back! In her free time you'll find Virginia on the beach, or visiting her daughter in Dallas.
Alix Pfeifer
Customer & Partner Coordinator
Alix recently returned to South Florida after graduating from Clark University with a degree in International Development and living in Manhattan. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, thrifting and walking with her husband.
Theresa Dalmau
Customer Service Advisor
Theresa studied business management at The College Of Staten Island. She has worked in the customer service industry for the past 13 years. When she's not working she enjoys cooking, painting, and spending time with family on the weekends.
Rebecca Luzbetak
Account Executive
Born and raised in Iowa, Becca received her degree in Environmental Science and Education from ISU. Her favorite place to be is outside near a body of water - she enjoys kayaking, swimming, and has been scuba diving all over the world. When not outside, she enjoys curling up with a good book and playing board games.
Courtnie Prendergast
Administrative Assistant
Courtnie grew up in South Florida, but was born in Jamaica. She loves to read and create art, and enjoys sketching in her free time while she watches TV shows or movies, or listens to music. Courtnie spends her weekends enjoying time with her family or at the gym, and during the week she helps keeps our office and operations running smoothly.
Questions? 954-400-0595
