Employee Spotlight: Zach Caipang

Welcome to our team Zach Caipang!

Hello Community. My name is Zach and I am from Oxnard, California, otherwise known as the Nard! I love being in the outdoors, whether that involves hiking the local trails, running, camping, or just chilling at the beach. I was also involved in competitive swimming for most of my life until college started, so one might say that I am a fish out of water. When I am not being active, you can usually find me watching hockey (Go Ducks!), relaxing at a brewery, or searching for the best food in town. I am currently on the quest to find the best breakfast burrito in SLO; right now Gus’ Grocery has the top spot.

I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly SLO in June of 2020. After graduation, I worked for a year in the construction management industry in Southern CA. But after realizing I missed the beautiful Central Coast, I decided to come back to SLO where, I took a job as an engineer for Wallace Group. I am excited for my future here at Wallace, and I am ready to rock n’ roll.

Describe what you do at WG

I am an engineer for the C/T department and I am mostly working on drafting at the moment.

What are some of your favorite activities with WG?

Hot Dog Wednesday

What are you involved in outside WG?

I’m not really involved in any organizations outside of work, but I love to run a lot.

Favorite pastime

Running, hiking, camping (just being in nature). Watching Anaheim Ducks hockey. Napping in a hammock on the beach.

Favorite movie

Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Favorite food

Fish Tacos

Describe your dream vacation.

I would love to visit Calgary, Canada. It’s always been on the top of my bucket list to go hiking around nearby Banff National Park. It would also be awesome to go see the Calgary Stampede rodeo and or go to a Flames hockey game.

What’s your favorite childhood memory?

Swimming in Junior Olympics was one of my favorite experiences as a child. I loved competing against other high caliber swimmers.

What’s your secret ability?

I’m alright at Ping Pong.

What is the furthest away from SLO have you been?

I went to the Philippines when I was in second grade.