The Best Man | Brian Zakrajsek
Twin Brother of the Groom: Brian is my twin brother and best friend. We’ve had the fortune to live together most of our lives, growing up in Chardon, Ohio and later living in Columbus throughout our college years. All that know us have experienced the bond a twin brother brings, unique languages between us, and an innate ability to understand each other. Brian currently works as an electrical engineer in New Jersey just outside New York City. He lives with his wife (and bridesmaid), Mary, as well as his son, our favorite nephew, and ringbearer, Maxwell.
Groomsman | James Ondrey
Friend of the Groom: James and I have been friends since the 1st Grade where we met at St. Mary’s School. Sleepovers, endless games of pickup basketball, and finding the best place to chuck an unwanted bowl of spaghetti (pro tip, its in the back yard behind my house.) We have stayed connected through many years. James currently works for Uber in Columbus, Ohio and lives alongside his wife, Cristina. They are expecting their first child this summer.
Groomsman | John Ryan
Friend of the Groom: In Fall of 2010 I was in search of a new roommate, and through that Craigslist ad I met John. John would eventually become one of my closest friends, and my go-to sidekick in Boston. We lived together in the Coolidge Corner and North End neighborhoods of the city where we survived an apartment flood and consumed more Limoncello and Pizzeria Regina then we probably should have. I also give credit to John for encouraging me to join Match.com where I would eventually meet Danielle. John currenlty works as the Administrator of the Departments of Medicine and Neurology at UMASS Memorial Medical Center and lives in Shrewsbury, MA.
Groomsman | Chris Bauman
Friend of the Groom: Chris and I knew each other in high school, but it wasn’t until college at Ohio State when we became great friends. In our junior year a group of Chardon guys including Chris, Todd, Brian, and myself moved into a house together where we’d continue to vie for the best Tiger Woods stroke for the next couple years. After graduation, Chris joined me at Sirva Relocation in Mayfield Heights, OH where we worked alongside each other day-in and day-out. It was here where we mastered the Top Gun High-5. Chris is an AVP at Huntington Bank in Columbus, Ohio and lives with his wife, Karen.
Groomsman | Todd Duncan
Friend of the Groom: Todd and I have been friends since we were little kids. Separated by only a cul-de-sac growing up, my brother and I would often pedal over to Todd’s “turtle-shaped” house to explore the creeks and woods (and moose) nearby. We were roommates at Ohio State after he transfered from OSU’s Agriculture School. Todd was always up for anything, my partner-in-crime, and would take little to no coaxing to build an adult tree fort, climb onto the roof, “redecorate” the attic, or whip up a batch of his cinnamon donuts. Todd works for University Hospital System in Geneva, OH and lives in Chardon, OH with his fiance, Jen.