Zach Jacob

District 3 Councilmember

Term: January 2024–December 2027
Began service Jan. 2016

Zach works as a self-employed communications and government relations consultant, helping political non-profits to advance their priorities through effective communication and advocacy. He has clients in the environmental protection and democracy reform sectors. Prior to starting his business, Zach worked for 20 years in the private sector as a marketing professional, running the marketing efforts of companies ranging from Fortune 100 oil and gas companies to boutique global staffing firms and hi-tech software start-ups.

Zach married his wife Robyn in 1998, and together they have two daughters, one son, two sons-in-law, and two puppies. All three children are proud Copper Hills High School honors graduates. Zach enjoys hiking, running, and biking, and spending time with family and friends; especially if it involves gathering around a fire making s’mores. 

2023 Council Committee Assignments

  • Mayoral Appointments (member)
  • Council Rules Subcommittee (member)

Regional Committee Appointments

  • Board Member – Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (Division 4 – WJ)
  • Board Member – ChamberWest Chamber of Commerce

Education & Employment

  • Bachelor of Science, Business/Marketing, University of Phoenix 2005
  • Master of Legal Studies, Law and Economics, University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, 2024
  • Owner and Principal, West Bench Consulting — Communications and Government Relations Consulting Services

Community Involvement

  • Fox Hollow Elementary School Community Council Chair 2010-2012
  • Healthy West Jordan Committee 2012
  • West Jordan Planning Commission 2013-2015
  • West Jordan Budget and Sustainability Committee 2012-2013
  • West Jordan District 3 Council Representative 2016-2027
  • West Jordan Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2016
  • Salt Lake County Council of Governments 2018-2022
  • Utah League of Cities and Towns Legislative Policy Committee 2020-2021
  • Wasatch Front Regional Council Joint Policy Advisory Committee 2020-2021
  • Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District Trustee 2023-2026
  • ChamberWest Board of Directors & Board of Governors 2023
West Jordan City Hall