Michigan Business Network

Originally uploaded September 6th For Media Business Episode 78: Tony Conley welcomes Zachary Gorchow, President of Michigan Operations Zach was named president of Gongwer's Michigan operations in 2024 following more than four years as executive editor and publisher. He manages the company's Michigan operations and helps handle overall Gongwer company management. He's co-host of MichMash, a podcast partnership between Gongwer and WDET Detroit Public Radio. He was Gongwer's editor from 2009-19. Zach also covered the Michigan House of Representatives for Gongwer from 1998-2005. In between his two Gongwer stints, he spent four years at the Detroit Free Press, covering Wayne County and the city of Detroit. Prior to first working at Gongwer, he reported for Observer Newspapers in suburban Wayne County. He is a Troy native and an international relations graduate from Michigan State University, where he worked on the school's student newspaper, The State News. His direct line is 517-657-2661. What makes Gongwer an