Alex D. Tremble, Jr.
Zach Wahl
»» Founder & CEO »» GPS Leadership Solutions
»» CEO »» Enterprise Knowledge
What would you describe as your proudest accomplishment or milestone in your professional career as it relates to leadership? My proudest professional and personal accomplishment was writing and publishing my book, “The GPS Guide to Success” in 2013. During the process of writing this book, I learned more about this topic and myself than I would have ever imagined possible, and this endeavor gave me the opportunity to connect and build relationships with people all around the world (prior to publishing my book, it was reviewed by 32 individuals from 16 different countries across the world). The satisfaction of hearing people explain to me how my thoughts in the book positively impacted their lives is one of the most awesome feelings one can have. My book has been shared in the college setting, elementary setting, and even by individual youth-serving organizations internationally.
What would you describe as your proudest accomplishment or milestone in your professional career as it relates to leadership? In 2013, I founded Enterprise Knowledge with the goal of creating an unparalleled consultancy that provides the utmost service to our clients, excels in thought leadership and creates an environment of opportunity where employees flourish.
Personal background: I am married and the oldest of six children. I am from Victorville, CA, and I attained my Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Baltimore. Who do you most admire? My mother and father. Our family has gone through a great
deal through life, but they refused to let their children suffer. Favorite hobby: I love hiking because it is a great workout, and it trains your mind to think quickly as you are trying to find a next place to step, or next rock to grab, when you are climbing. What is one piece of advice you would give other professionals under the age of 40? Be respectful and nice to others. Many of the opportunities offered to me throughout my life thus far, I received because people liked me and liked working with me. If I could change one thing about this region, I would... ensure that all K-12 schools have budget to conduct field trips to our national parks and museums.
What would you describe as your proudest accomplishment or milestone in your personal life (outside of the office) as it relates to leadership? I am most proud of the life that I have built with my fiancée in Arlington. We are surrounded by great friends and neighbors, and we intend for this to be our home our entire lives, where we hope to raise our (future) children. Personal background: I graduated summa cum laude from Dickinson College in 1998 and have been a resident of Arlington County for nearly 20 years. I married Lindsay Stoudt, the love of my life, this past September.
Sheila Yosufy
»» Psychotherapist »» Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center
»» Senior Vice President - Commercial Services Executive »» Cardinal Bank
Personal Background: I was a Rhodes Scholar; I have a doctorate in Neuroscience from Oxford; I will receive my Ph.D. (2016 completion) in Clinical Psychology from Catholic University. At 16, I rode my bicycle across the United States. Who do you most admire? I admire the veterans I serve - not just for their service
to our country, but even more importantly for the courage and leadership they display by overcoming stigma and seeking mental health support. Favorite hobby: I enjoy photography as it helps me focus on the beauty of the moment and see the world from new perspectives. What is one piece of advice you would give other professionals under the age of 40? Don’t be afraid to re-invent yourself. Finding your best match between career and intellectual passion is the key to happiness and positive impact on your community. If I could change one thing about this region, I would... lift the stigma of psychotherapy. No one is immune to suffering – and research shows that therapy works.
What is one piece of advice you would give other professionals under the age of 40? Regardless of age, my most important piece of advice is one I learned from my parents by example – do good work, treat people fairly and honestly, and you will always be successful. If I could change one thing about this region, I would... promote this area and make more people aware of what an amazing place it is to live and work.
Who do you most admire? My parents. They made sacrifices their entire lives to set us up to be successful and have never asked or expected anything in return.
Megan Wheeler What would you describe as your proudest accomplishment or milestone in your professional career as it relates to leadership? My proudest accomplishment is the re-invention of my career to have a direct effect on the lives of others. I began as a neuroscientist at Dartmouth but soon realized that my research – while important for the creation of new scientific knowledge – would not have a tangible human impact for years to come. So, I resolved to embark on a second Ph.D., this time in clinical psychology, to re-focus my intellectual pursuits on ameliorating human suffering. At the DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center, I am now realizing the fruits of this career transition. I conduct research on how to improve psychotherapy for Veterans, work that has important implications for the future of mental health treatment in VA hospitals locally and across the country.
Favorite hobby: I have a great time with good food and good wine, whether it is cooking for friends or trying something new out in the neighborhood.
What would you describe as your proudest accomplishment or milestone in your professional career as it relates to leadership? In 2006, I was offered the role of Business Development Officer at Cardinal Bank. At that time, I had been a member of the Cardinal team for two years as a branch manager with a small staff. My goal was to increase the commercial client/deposit base in these markets, and it was one of the biggest challenges I faced in my career. Nine years later, I am one of the senior members of my team with one of the highest success rates. What would you describe as your proudest accomplishment or milestone in your personal life (outside of the office) as it relates to leadership? Both of my children were born with medical complications. We were faced with our greatest gifts, but also our hardest challenges. Now, they are both healthy children, and my proudest personal accomplishment is being their mother. Personal background: My husband and I, along with our son and daughter, live in Vienna. I grew up in Fairfax and received my BBA in International Business and MBA in Business Management from Marymount University. 2015
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Who do you most admire? My mom. In 2004, she battled bi-lateral breast cancer. Through chemotherapy, radiation and hair loss, she supported her family. She then lost her only sister to cancer and was the foundation of our support. Favorite hobby: My favorite hobby is fishing. I love the calmness of the water and the excitement I feel when I catch a fish. What is one piece of advice you would give other professionals under the age of 40? I would advise my peers is to be openminded. The ability to take on various challenges and changes will open doors for opportunities they never expected. If I could change one thing about this region, I would... Young professionals should take leadership programs to have a successful career path.
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