Our Team

Who we are:

ZDS Design/Consulting Services is a multi-generational family owned firm with origins that come from the coal fields of West Virginia.  

Our values:

Integrity

Deliver long term value & results

Embrace change

Our Mission:

To create healthy, inviting, and inspiring environments to enable our clients to pursue their passions!

Company History

1914
Zachwieja Family Arrives in US
The Zachwieja Family arrived in the United States arriving at Ellis Island with only the clothes on their backs and enough money to enter the country. Walentin Zachwieja migrated to West Virginia and began his life as a coal miner in the days of the pick, shovel, and mule cart. His name can still be found on the Ellis Island Memorial Wall.
1914
1958
Ted T. Zachwieja
Ted T. Zachwieja the son of Walentin Zachwieja became the first Mechanical Engineer and college graduate. He would go on to work for various design companies while raising 4 children with his wife. He began sharing his experience with his son Ted A. Zachwieja II and his son's best friend Daniel Kim on the drafting tables in his garage and stoked the flame that would one day become ZDS.
1958
1962-1982
Ted T. Zachwieja & Co.
Ted T. Zachwieja & Co. opened its doors from 1962 to 1982 by its founding members Ted T. Zachwieja and Sandy Zachwieja.
1962-1982
1982
Ted A. Zachwieja II
Ted (Todd) A. Zachwieja II would graduate college with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from WV Institute of Technology. Todd would also meet his wife and future business partner in college.
1982
1983
Lori Zachwieja & ZECO
Lori Zachwieja graduated from WV Institute of Technology with 3 bachelor degrees: Acccounting, Computer Management, and Business Administration. Ted Zachwieja II and Lori Zachwieja founded ZECO (Zachwieja Engineering Company).
1983
1983
Todd Zachwieja Masters
Todd Zachwieja graduated Marshall University with a Masters in Engineering Management.
1983
1993
ZAC LLC restructured
ZECO restructured to become ZAC LLC in 1993 by founding members Todd and Lori Zachwieja.
1993
1994
ZDS Design/Consulting Services
ZDS Design/Consulting Services is officially founded by Ted T. Zachwieja, Sandra Zachwieja, Todd Zachwieja, Lori Zachwieja, and Daniel Kim.
1994
2004
Ted Zachwieja III Joins ZDS Design
Ted Zachwieja III at the age of 16 joins ZDS making it a 3-generation firm.
2004
2011
Ted Zachwieja III Graduates
Ted Zachwieja III graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
2011
2013
Ted Zachwieja Sr. Retires
Ted Zachwieja Sr. one of the original founding members of ZDS retires. Celebrating over 60 years in the industry!
2013
2017
Ted Zachwieja III
Ted Zachwieja III becomes a partner at ZDS Design/Consulting Services.
2017
2020
ZDS Relocates Corporate Headquarters
ZDS relocates to a new office located in Scott Depot, WV.
2020

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