The operator behind Z3 Impact.
20+ years building, scaling, and turning around operations in food, cannabis, and consumer products.
Built for the moment when operations become the obstacle.
Z3 Impact Group was founded on a simple observation: growth-stage and PE-backed companies consistently hit operational ceilings their founding teams can't break through alone.
They don't need more strategy. They need someone who takes ownership of execution, aligns the team, and drives results - without the overhead of a full-time C-suite hire.
That's what Z3 does.
Meet PZ
I've spent 20+ years as CEO and COO of companies across food, cannabis, and consumer products - including Enstrom Candies, Coda Signature, and Zachary Confections. I've led turnarounds, multi-state expansion programs, and operational-scale initiatives across organizations with up to $60M in revenue.
I started Z3 Impact Group because I kept seeing the same problem: founders and PE-backed leadership teams were smart and motivated, yet stuck. Operations were the ceiling. Execution was the gap.
I step in, take ownership, and get things moving.
I also know what a real turnaround looks like from the inside. A decade ago, I rebuilt my own life from the ground up. That experience is in the room with me at every client engagement - the conviction that almost anything can be turned around with the right ownership, the right systems, and someone willing to be accountable.
Industries:
Food & Beverage | Consumer Packaged Goods | Cannabis | Manufacturing | Regulated Environments
Credentials:
Owner/President Management (OPM) - Harvard Business School
Bachelor of Science, Marketing - Xavier University
Six Sigma Green Belt | Lean Manufacturing | Certified Business Coach
Working with a limited number of clients at a time.
If you're navigating operational complexity, a growth plateau, or a leadership gap at the COO level - let's have a direct conversation about whether there's a fit.