Operator · Community builder · Technologist

Zak Winnick

Technology. Hospitality. People.

I’ve spent my career making complex systems work better for the people who depend on them.

Profile

I’m a systems-minded operator and community builder who has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of technology, hospitality, and the people who rely on both.

I’m drawn to complicated environments, practical solutions, and work that makes someone’s day run a little better.

Career

Most of my work has happened behind the scenes, in the systems nobody notices until they stop working.

My career has moved through hospitality, logistics, SaaS, fintech, and healthtech. Along the way, I’ve led IT operations, identity and access management, security and compliance programs, property technology, and the operational foundations behind growing teams.

That experience now informs how I approach infrastructure and community leadership: understand the real operating environment, make the complicated parts dependable, and never lose sight of the person on the other side.

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Right now

My current work sits in two different parts of the EV world: the places drivers stop, and the community they find along the way.

Building the places

Rangeway

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

I’m building a hospitality-driven premium EV charging network around reliability, comfort, and the real needs of long-distance drivers.

rangeway.co

Bringing together the people

NorCal EVs

Executive Director

I lead Northern California’s community for EV owners across every brand, creating events, education, and connections that make EV ownership more useful and welcoming.

norcalevs.org

Other places you’ll find me

I write short posts, photos, and longer stories at ZakWinnick.com. Current Heading is my personal brand and home for independent projects. I serve as Executive Director of NorCal EVs, Northern California’s community for EV owners across every brand. I also serve on the board of the Bay Area Rivian Club, helping create drives, meetups, hands-on learning, and service projects for local Rivian owners.

From ZakWinnick.com

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