ANTIOCH, CA — The City of Antioch is proud to announce the appointment of Zach Seal as its new Community and Economic Development Director. He will officially begin his role on October 6, 2025.
Zach brings over 25 years of experience in city planning and economic development throughout the East Bay. His impressive track record includes leadership roles in Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Oakland, Alameda, and with the Association of Bay Area Governments, where he has consistently delivered high-impact results for local communities.
In his most recent position as Economic Development Manager for the City of Pleasant Hill, Zach played a pivotal role in revitalizing a key area of downtown by attracting Osaka Marketplace, a unique grocery store and restaurant market hall, to a long-vacant building. He also authored much of the City’s $500,000 Merchant Support Initiative, which included launching an award-winning Technical Assistance Grant Program for small businesses.
Zach’s previous work includes negotiating the agreement that brought the Martinez Sturgeon professional baseball team to Waterfront Park and establishing the public-private partnership that launched Oakland’s free Broadway Shuttle, connecting downtown residents and workers to the Jack London waterfront.
Earlier in his career, Zach served as a City Planner for the City of Alameda and the Association of Bay Area Governments, where he helped shape regional planning strategies and oversaw a range of private development projects.
“Zach’s depth of experience, creativity, and proven success in economic revitalization make him a tremendous asset to the City of Antioch,” said City Manager Bessie Scott. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to the team as we continue building a vibrant, business-friendly community.”
Zach holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a Master’s Degree in City Planning. Outside of work, he is a proud father of two young daughters and, by his own account, a recently minted expert in dad jokes and hair bows.
