Robert Zackery was hired as the Equipment and Facility Coordinator at Bowie State December 2023.
Zackery joins the Bowie State Athletic staff after volunteering with Recreation under the leadership of Assistant Athletic Director for Recreation Patricia Fleming. Prior to his stint at Prince George's County Public Schools, Zackery worked with the U.S. Copyright as a Manager, U.S. Army Chemical Specialist, and U.S. Federal Police for the Library of Congress. In previous roles, Zackery has served as the academic advisor for Suitland High School football team, coach and advisor for Gwynn Park High School football team and was selected to work with the NFL Combine and High School Player Development.
A 1990 graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Zackery was a member of the Bowie State football team and was apart of the 1989 championship team. During his playing career, he was named Special Team's Player of the Year, Coca-Cola Special Team player in three games with the most blocks, kicks and punts in a season and game. Additionally, Zackery was also a member of the Bulldogs track and field team.
Zackery is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Youth Sport Program, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and Mt. Erron Baptist Church. He is proud father of Zion Zackery and the son of Robert and Mattie Zackery. His brother, Dwayne Zackery is also a Bowie State alumnus.