Zachary R. Ruppel is the Director of Contemporary Music at St. Paul Lutheran Church and leads the Praise Team. Zach holds a B.M. in Music Education and Piano from Ohio University and Business Management Certifications from Ashland University. He is a past board member of the Equality Ohio c(4) Board of Directors, a member of the Central Ohio Restored Citizens' Collaborative, and an avid advocate for restorative justice initiatives in his community.