Veteran Zach Beecher Applauds Governor-elect Sherrill's Incredible Service to NJ-11

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Today, Zach Beecher released the following statement thanking Governor-Elect Sherrill for her service to NJ-11 and congratulating Governor-elect Sherrill on her fight for New Jersey families.

The following quote can be attributed to Zach Beecher, candidate for NJ-11:

"Ship, Shipmates, Self -- Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has set the example of service-driven leadership her entire career. All of us are better for it. NJ-11 thanks you. All of New Jersey thanks you.

"While I've always felt more comfortable falling out of an aircraft than flying them, and while we don't always see eye to eye during the most important football game of the year (Go Army, Beat Navy), we have the same mission -- delivering results for our communities.

"We couldn't be prouder to have a veteran as our next Governor of New Jersey. We know how hard you'll keep fighting for our state. We know how hard you're going to work to bring down costs for families.

"Bravo Zulu -- fair winds and following seas to Trenton!"

About Zach Beecher: 

Born and raised in North Jersey, Zach Beecher knew as long as he could remember that he wanted to serve his country. That didn’t surprise anyone who knew Zach’s parents: his Mom is a social worker who started a non-profit helping at-risk children; Dad was a 36-year police officer, dedicated to keeping our community safe.

Zach went to college on an ROTC scholarship and commissioned into the U.S. Army on Graduation Day. Zach reported to his first assignment just four days later.

A proud Ranger-qualified paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne, Zach deployed to Iraq in 2016, where he was focused on taking back the city of Mosul from ISIS, a crucial mission that liberated 1.8 million people from ISIS rule and earned him a Bronze Star.

During his time in Iraq, Zach quickly realized that the private sector could learn a lot from troops in a war zone. While governments and corporations often move at a snail’s pace due to overregulation and bureaucracy, soldiers must innovate at the speed of battle to survive.

Innovation at the speed of battle: That became Zach’s calling after transitioning from active duty.

Zach has worked with companies large and small to boost innovation and deliver needed solutions faster. He’s taken on some of our toughest challenges, from developing technology to fighting human trafficking, helping health care providers extend their reach into urban areas, and unlocking America’s innovation base by pairing workers with companies and helping to launch initiatives that meet today’s technology needs, including helping Nokia develop its strategic innovation center in New Jersey.

Now, Zach is running for Congress because Donald Trump and a failed Congress are putting our people and our country at risk. Costs are rising on everything from coffee to car parts, health care is becoming more expensive and less accessible, and our standing in the world is crumbling. In Congress, Zach will fight for you at the speed of battle.

Currently a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves, Zach and his wife, Michelle, live in Morristown with their 1-year-old son, Pierce.

Watch Zach’s Announcement Video HERE

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