THELEAVEN.ORG | VOL. 44, NO. 6 | SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
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Paul Wamser, left, chats with Brett Hughes at The Golden Scoop, an Overland Park nonprofit ice cream and coffee shop that provides meaningful employment for individuals with developmental disabilities. Wamser helped The Golden Scoop set up its IT infrastructure.
MANY HAPPY RETURNS Computer whiz gives back to nonprofit
By Moira Cullings moira.cullings@theleaven.org
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VERLAND PARK — If his Catholic upbringing taught him anything, it’s that giving back is the key to a happy life. That lesson continues to guide entrepreneur Paul Wamser. “I feel like if you take care of people and you do what’s right, it’s going to come back tenfold,” he said. “If you treat them with respect and do the right thing, it will come around.” Wamser, whose family attends Divine Mercy Parish in Gardner, built his own business during his time as student at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth. The goal was initially to earn some spending money, but his passion for helping small businesses grew. In 2012, Wamser officially launched Z3 Technologies, a company that provides various technological services to other companies, including
IT consulting, website development, and data and voice cabling. For the past decade, Z3 has worked with small businesses and nonprofits to set up apps, computers, networks, SEO services, servers and more. It even helped SwimZip, a UV protective swimwear company, set up its website before it appeared on ABC’s television show “Shark Tank.” But one aspect Wamser appreciates most about his work is giving back to the community. Whenever possible, the small six-person team donates time and materials to businesses in need. Wamser’s team has helped organizations like Christian Psychological Services, KC Auction Angels and Patriots Run. The company also recently donated more than 40 hours of time, as well as a firewall and other materials, to help The Golden Scoop up its IT game. >> See “CATHOLIC” on page 4
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Paul Wamser works with Amber Schreiber, co-founder of The Golden Scoop, to address the store’s technology needs.