Zack Thompson E.I.T.

Engineering Manager

To me, energy efficiency is a microcosm of engineering. Engineering simply means identifying a problem and finding its solution, i.e. problem-solving! Every day is different, every day offers new problems, and every problem needs a new solution. That’s what makes this job so fun, and that’s why efficiency is a fun challenge!

Zack joined the Michaels team in the Fall of 2018. He is primarily an engineer for the Research and Evaluation team, but he plays the role of a travelling Swiss Army Knife for the company. Zack spends as much time in the field as he can (when allowed and not in a pandemic). A lot of his projects at Michaels are study-based and require a lot of hours in the field. So far, he has worked in Wisconsin, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. And the list will continue to grow!

Before joining Michaels, Zack attended the University of Colorado in Boulder. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering and minors in Business Management and International Engineering. He worked from high school through college and beyond in three different ice rinks in Colorado, perfecting the art of ice-making on a Zamboni. Zack and his brother Alex helped run events for CU-Boulder athletics while they were attending school. From football and basketball to club hockey and lacrosse, no sport was untouched by the Thompson-Twins. Zack also spent a summer interning with the European Commission, based in Paris, France, studying efficient refrigeration technologies.

Zack loves to travel both for work and pleasure. He is most happy when exploring somewhere new and enjoys it even more in the company of his friends and family, or at least his twin brother Alex. His favorite hobbies include skiing, hunting, hiking, and watching the Packers. He keeps track of places he’s travelled for fun, for work, and to ski!