Zac Surritt | LGT Class of 2025
Compiled by LAUREN JURGENSEN | Photos by BRIAN PETERS
What was your first job as an adult and what did you learn from it?
I’ve been working with my family since I was 15 at our machine shop, and then with our Millwright crews later on. This is where I learned to work with a team and become self-motivated enough to complete tasks on my own. It also helped me understand different roles and gain experience to allow me to find success in my current role with the business.
If you could have coffee with anyone in Topeka, who would it be and what would you ask them?
Dr. Walt Menninger, because I haven’t had the opportunity to meet him yet. He’s a lifelong Topekan and I would ask him how, as a leader in a field where innovation is key, he overcame barriers to change and how Topeka can use that to take us into the future.
What is your favorite locally owned business?
The Celtic Fox. They have great food, great drinks and a great team. They support the Topeka community and serve as a space for entertainment and gathering.
In your opinion, what does Topeka need the most right now?
More collaboration. There are people and organizations working on issues like affordable housing, healthcare, homelessness and even nightlife and entertainment, but not enough are working together or bringing everyone to the table. Topeka won’t find success if we go it alone or don’t include more voices in the process.
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