Leadership Academy Welcomes Zachary Buck From NCSU
O’Neal Leadership Academy hosted Zachary Buck from the NCSU Shelton Leadership Center on Wednesday. A program specialist for outreach programs, Mr. Buck discussed the broad topic of leadership and the many translations of how leadership is defined. He spoke on Values-Based Leadership by providing the students with personal stories as well as peer-reviewed and researched findings in the world of leadership, both individual and team. He touched on the leadership roles of the leadership academy students and how they interact with leadership as a whole. There were activities asking the students to think critically about their own processes and biases as they stand currently, as well as identifying the pros/cons of when a team or an individual is better suited to make a leadership choice/decision.
Zachary Buck Bio - provided
Program Specialist for Outreach Programs, Shelton Leadership Center
Zachary joined NC State as Program Specialist for Outreach Programs on August 15th, 2022. Prior to joining NC State, Zachary’s career was in the world of Kinesiology and the Military. Zachary grew up on a farm in rural Minnesota and was raised by his grandparents. Upon graduating high school he enlisted in the United States Army where he served honorably as an Air Assault Infantryman with the 101st Airborne Division (air Assault). During his time in service Zachary was consistently recognized for his actions and abilities. Zachary served a combat tour in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom 12-13. Zachary received various medals and awards during his distinguished tenure in the Army including the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Air Assault Badge, Army Commendation Award, Afghan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, and an Army Achievement Medal. Zachary separated from the military with honorable distinction and is now recognized as a 100% Disabled Combat Veteran.
Upon completion of his service Zachary attended Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) where he received his Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. Currently he attends SMSU as a graduate student pursuing a Master’s of Science in Coaching of Sport and Physical Education, he will graduate Summa Cum Laude in May 2023. His senior thesis research paper found a great many statistically significant findings and is currently under active publication.
Zachary has established himself as a distinguished coach in the world of athletics as well as a leader in the classroom. Zachary has worked for various professional organizations such as the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Wild, and the Minnesota Twins. As an assistant coach with the Minneapolis Warriors Semi Professional Football Team he was named the 2017 Northern Elite Football League Assistant Coach of the Year. Zachary simultaneously worked in the world of education where he worked in various positions within the Special Education community.
Zachary has always been recognized as a leader throughout his life and career. As a soldier, coach, and educator he was known as a values based leader no matter the job title. Zachary currently is the lead specialist with the Youth Leadership Development Program which works with Joint Special Operations Command families and students to develop their knowledge and skills within the scope of leadership. Zachary also serves as the lead with CREATE (Carolina Regional Entrepreneur Albright Team Experience) in which NC State partners with local Community College and Industry leaders to provide values based leadership development to rural and non-traditional higher education students.
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