The "Z" honors my grandfather, Richard J. Zeese, Sr., a World War II combat veteran with the 63rd Infantry Division—the "Blood and Fire" regiment. He served as a scout, moving ahead of the line to protect his unit by identifying threats before they became catastrophes. Zeese (rhymes with Geese), is also my maiden name. 

After the war, he brought that same discipline and loyalty to 39 years with J.C. Penney—never cutting corners, always reliable, always there when it mattered. 

He taught me that real strength isn't flashy. It's showing up, doing the work, and protecting the people who depend on you.

"Pro" reflects that ethos: professional excellence, no excuses, no shortcuts.

"44" marks the age I launched this company, after 10+ years of operational firefighting for companies stuck between chaos and scale. 

I bring that scout mentality to every engagement: I move ahead of your operations, identify what's breaking before it costs you, and build systems that protect your business as it grows.