Zach Stead 39 Occupation: General superintendent of generation for CWLP's generating facilities Email: zach.stead@gmail.com Education: Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; registered professional engineer. Family: Wife, Lauren; sons, Luke and Alex
Affiliations/community activities: Rochester Competitive Baseball, head coach; Rochester Junior Football League, coach; Rochester Athletic Booster Club, member
What is your guiding principle in life?
Each morning I choose to be a positive influence to those around me.
What led you to your current career?
During college I interned at CWLP and was offered a full-time position in 2009, which marked the beginning of my professional career.
What would you like to give back to your community?
I give back by supporting youth athletes and using sports as a platform to teach the values of hard work, dedication and sacrifice.
What do you wish your younger self had known when you started on this path?
There is no substitute for urgency and personal drive.
What has been your greatest professional achievement to date?
I am most proud of passing the professional engineer exam.
What's the song you sing in the shower?
"Party in the USA," at the top of my lungs.