Zachary Green '91 Visits to Talk with Students About Being a Warrior

On Tuesday, September 17, students had the opportunity to hear from Zachary Green '91 at our all-school assembly. Zachary is a former marine and firefighter, a successful business entrepreneur, published author, and now a keynote speaker as the managing partner of Warrior Enterprises. Zachary took students throughout his journey as a student at RB and how the Franciscan value of discipline he learned her helped guide his decision-making throughout his life and helped him become a Warrior.

Zachary joined the United States Marine Corp after graduation. He originally enlisted, but then joined the Officer Candidate Program. He graduated from Bowling Green State University, and served in the Marines until 1999.

In the aftermath of 9/11, Zachary felt a strong need to continue his service toward fellow man, and joined the City of Wyoming fire department. While serving in this role, Zachary got lost in a fire and disoriented. Inspired to find a way to ensure this would not happen to his brother and sister firefighters, he invented Advanced Photoluminescent Technology, and the company Foxfire. The technology is like a “super charged glow in the dark” providing much needed visibility. Over 80,000 firefighters in 25 countries now use the technology, including many fellow Roger Bacon alumni.

After winning several entrepreneurial awards, Zachary founded the company LumaWare, using his photoluminescent technology for EXIT signs that never require electricity or batteries, ensuring safety while also improving the environment. They are used in major retailers such as Home Depot and Walmart, and other corporations and schools nationwide.

While speaking with students, Zachary encouraged them to remain disciplined in their lives, to be their own kind of Warriors, and to open their eyes to see God surrounding them and allow Him to help guide their decisions in life. Zachary is a prime example of dedicated success and a Spartan Warrior to our students and we are so thankful he was able to join us!