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Chris Zach

Chris Zach

Audit Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Industrial Real Estate Broker at CBRE | CPA

  • Education

    • Oklahoma State University

      2006 - 2009
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science (M.S.) Accounting

      Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi, Tutoring, Elementary Volunteer Literacy Program, Stillwater Church of Christ Food Pantry, Stillwater COC University Center, Graduate Assistant, Lab Monitor, Intramurals

    • Western Oklahoma State College

      2005 - 2006
      Associate of Arts (A.A.) Liberal Arts

  • Experience

    • RSM

      Jun 2009 - Jul 2009
      Audit Intern

      Was "Cole & Reed" at the time of internship

    • RSM

      Jan 2010 - Aug 2012
      Advanced Audit Associate

      • Audit and review financial statements, employee benefit plans and/or student financial aid for Oklahoma-based organizations in a number of industries and review engagement staff work product, as well as prepare tax returns for one busy season *Was "Cole & Reed" at the time of employment*Associate from January 2010 to December 2010

    • Chesapeake Energy

      Sept 2012 - Dec 2012
      Accounting Coordinator

      • Review accountant and senior accountant work product and prepare and present financial statements to executive team

    • Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

      Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
      Marketing/PR Intern

      • Support marketing, community engagement, PR, partner development and communications efforts

    • BKD CPAs & Advisors

      Apr 2013 - Sept 2020

      • Build, implement and coordinate strategic growth plans• Create and sustain brand awareness through targeted, multi-dimensional marketing campaigns• Grow top-line firm revenue through direct business development efforts• Prepare, train and equip internal clients for key pursuit opportunities• Develop, execute and direct multi-faceted marketing approach in local markets and industry verticals

      • Marketing Manager - OKC, Tulsa & Enid

        Feb 2019 - Sept 2020

      • Marketing Specialist - OKC, Tulsa & Enid

        Apr 2013 - Jan 2019

    • CBRE

      Sept 2020 - now

      Assist users, owners and developers in selling and leasing industrial properties Assist users, owners and developers in selling and leasing industrial properties Assist users, owners and developers in selling and leasing industrial properties

      • Vice President - Industrial Brokerage Services

        Dec 2024 - now

      • Senior Associate - Industrial Brokerage Services

        Mar 2023 - Dec 2024

      • Associate - Industrial Brokerage Services

        Sept 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Public Accountant

      Oklahoma Accountancy Board
      Dec 2010

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Chris Zach
      Power Broker Quarterly Deal Awards Winner CoStar May 2025 Approximately 30,000-SF lease in Q1 2025 at 10200 N I-35 Service Rd
    • Awarded to Chris Zach
      Power Broker Quarterly Deal Awards Winner CoStar Aug 2024 Approximately 49,000-SF lease in Q2 2024 at 5300 S Meridian
    • Awarded to Chris Zach
      Power Broker Quarterly Deal Awards Winner (2X) CoStar Feb 2024 Approximately 26,500-SF lease in Q4 2023 at 6612 SW 44thApproximately 59,000-SF lease in Q4 2023 at 12402 E 60th, Tulsa
    • Awarded to Chris Zach
      Top 10 Producer - 2023 CBRE Dec 2023 Finished 6th for the year in Oklahoma/Arkansas brokerage practice
    • Awarded to Chris Zach
      Power Broker Quarterly Deal Award Winner CoStar Nov 2022 Approximately 33,400-SF lease in Q3 2022 at 2951 S Council
    • Awarded to Chris Zach
      Power Broker Quarterly Deal Award Winner CoStar Feb 2022 Approximately 125,000-SF lease in Q4 2021 at 7201 S Sunnylane
    • Awarded to Chris Zach
      The inaugural Dr. David B. Carmichael Leadership Award Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium Apr 2019 Recognizes professionals (ages 25-35) who have demonstrated a strong propensity toward ethical leadership
    • Awarded to Chris Zach
      Distinguished C.P.A. Award Oklahoma Society of CPAs - OKC Chapter Jun 2018 In recognition of outstanding Community involvement, Professionalism and Activism in the accounting profession
    • Awarded to Chris Zach
      Community Service Award Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Jun 2016 Chosen amongst all Leadership Council graduates for service to the council, the Food Bank and Western and Central Oklahoma's chronically hungry
    • Awarded to Chris Zach
      Trailblazer Oklahoma Society of CPAs Feb 2016 This program honors the innovation, professional dedication and community commitment of emerging CPAs. Selections are based on achievements, awards, educational background, civic and professional service and career progression, as well as what the applicants felt were their most significant business and personal achievements.
    • Awarded to Chris Zach
      Wow! Award BKD, LLP Jan 2015 Applauds those who honor BKD's Unmatched Client Service standards - Integrity First, True Expertise, Professional Demeanor, Responsive Reliability and Principled Innovation

  • Volunteer Experience

    • eNewsletter Committee Member & Issue Editor, AAM Summit Room Monitor

      Issued by Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM)
      Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM)Associated with Chris Zach

    • AICPA Social Media Guide Contributor

      Issued by Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
      Association of International Certified Professional AccountantsAssociated with Chris Zach

    • 2016 Achievers Under 40 Selection Committee Member

      Issued by The Journal Record
      The Journal RecordAssociated with Chris Zach

    • Board Member

      Issued by City Care on Nov 2020
      City CareAssociated with Chris Zach

    • Coach

      Issued by Friday Night Lights Flag Football on Aug 2025
      Friday Night Lights Flag FootballAssociated with Chris Zach

    • General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute & Museum - 2015 Student Ethics Competition Judge

      Issued by Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium on Jul 2015
      Oklahoma Business Ethics ConsortiumAssociated with Chris Zach

    • Coach

      Issued by i9 Sports on Jun 2023
      i9 SportsAssociated with Chris Zach

    • Feeding Hope & Letter Carriers' Food Drive Committee Member

      Issued by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma on Feb 2014
      Regional Food Bank of OklahomaAssociated with Chris Zach

    • BKD Foundation OKC Advisory Committee Member

      Issued by BKD CPAs & Advisors on Aug 2013
      BKD CPAs & AdvisorsAssociated with Chris Zach

    • Various

      Issued by Oklahoma Society of CPAs on Sept 2013
      Oklahoma Society of CPAsAssociated with Chris Zach

    • Purple Sash Auction Committee Co-Chair

      Issued by YWCA Oklahoma City on Mar 2016
      YWCA Oklahoma CityAssociated with Chris Zach

    • 10th Anny Celebration/Illumination Committee Member

      Issued by SALLT on May 2017
      SALLTAssociated with Chris Zach

    • High Schoool Small Group Leader, Christ in Youth Move Summer Camp Small Group Leader

      Issued by Crossings Community Church on Oct 2013
      Crossings Community ChurchAssociated with Chris Zach

    • Noon Express Chapter - Secretary of Executive Committee

      Issued by Toastmasters International on Nov 2013
      Toastmasters InternationalAssociated with Chris Zach

    • LOYAL Class XII Selection Committee Member

      Issued by Leadership Oklahoma City on Aug 2016
      Leadership Oklahoma CityAssociated with Chris Zach

    • PRSA360 Committee Member

      Issued by Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) on May 2013
      Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)Associated with Chris Zach

    • Annual Fundraiser Committee Member

      Issued by Upward Transitions on Jan 2014
      Upward TransitionsAssociated with Chris Zach