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22 Special Advertising SupplementSTATSAge: 45Education: BS, marketing, University of Maryland;MBA, Mount Saint Mary's UniversityFirst job held: meat cutterHobbies: family vacations, golf, bikingFavorite sports team: University of MarylandTerrapins basketballsigns continue to revealthatweare beginning to see"Astheour wayout of this economiccycle, we are excited to help individualsand businesses plan for their financialfuture," said Daniel J. Schrider, presidentand CEO of Sandy Spring Bank. "Wehave manycommunity organizations thatwe are gearing up to invest our time,talents, and resources in to make adifference right here in our market."Independent and communityoriented, Sandy Spring Bank wasfounded in 1868, and offers abroadrange of commercial and retail bankingand trust services through 43 offices inCentral Maryland and NorthernVirginia. It is asubsidiary ofSandySpring Bancorp, which has $3.6 billionin assets.The bank is "deeply rooted in thecommunity in every way," said Schrider."We are atrue community bank in thatour company isheadquartered righthere in Central Maryland and ouremployees live, work, and raise theirfamilies in the same region as our manyvalued clients."Each year Sandy Spring Bankselects 10 charities from among the 500organizations it supports as the focus ofits community commitment. "In additionto our financial resources, we provide thetalent, ingenuity,and leadership from ourhundreds of employees thatwillingly giveof themselves for our community," hesaid. "Our employees believeinourvision to enrich the lives of thecommunities we serve."Daniel J.SchriderPresident/CEOSandy Spring BankOlneyHelpful business book: The 21 Irrefutable Lawsof Leadership by John C. MaxwellFavorite TV show or movie: BraveheartMost admired person(s): his parentsWould like todine with: The Founding FathersLife motto: “Do my best to honor God in all Ido.”Web site: www.sandyspringbank.comFounded: 1868 Employees: 710Schrider believes that the mostimportant traits to cultivate within thebank are teamwork and integrity."If wecan work together without compromisewithin the walls of our company, thenour clients, shareholders, andcommunities will experience the best inwhat wehave tooffer," he said."Without teamwork and integrity,acompany doesn't have much to offer."The most challenging aspect ofrunning abank is to "remain focused onyour strategy and on the aspects of yourbusiness that you can control," saidSchrider."Seek wise counsel and bethoughtful and crisp in your decisionmaking."As one of 10 children, Schrideradmires his parents, who he said serveas his mentors. "My parents are themost giving people Iknow. They gave ofthemselves so that our needs were met.The example that they have lived hashad aprofound effect on my life andhelped shape me."Married with three children,Schrider works hard to strike abalancebetween home and office. "Apart fromthe strength that comes through myfaith in God, it is impossible for me tobalance the demands of my job and thejoys of my family.But Ithink Idoapretty decent job of it," he said.Hire the best is the advice Schrideroffers tonew CEOs."Surround yourselfwith the best people -- smarter than you-- and take the lid off by letting themgrow and perform totheir fullest," hesaid. nSTATSZackShariffCEOAllen &ShariffCorporationColumbiaAge: 54Education: BS, mechanical engineering, University ofTexas at ArlingtonFirst job held: design engineerHobbies: triathlons, golfFavorite sports team: Dallas CowboysHelpful business book: Think and Grow Rich byDennis Kimbro and Napoleon HillHaving started with one employee17 yearsago,Zack Shariff hasgrownAllen &ShariffCorporation to 130 talentedprofessionals."Iamanentrepreneur atheartand have always wanted to be anemployerrather than an employeeand tocreate value and jobs in the communitywhere Iliveand work," Shariff said.Allen &Shariff is an internationalengineering and construction companythatspecializes in the design,construction, project management, andfacilities management of buildings.Thefirmhas ongoing projects -mixed-usedevelopments, office buildings, hospitals,and educational facilities -inthe U.S.,Middle East, Africa, and Malaysia.Construction values range from severalhundred thousand to more than abilliondollars."My goal is to have Allen &Shariffbecome the best place to work for ouremployees and serve our clients withinnovativesolutions for their buildingsystems and with the utmost integrity,"said Shariff.Whatexcites the CEO these days isenergy use or the lack thereof."We arediligently working to reduce the energyusage in buildings by reducing theircarbon footprint," Shariff said. "Wearecombining our building systemsknowledge with automation technologyand renewable energy systems to fulfillour vision for reducing the energy usagein buildings and keeping the buildings intheir peak operating parametersthroughsmartcommissioning."Shariff servesonvarious nonprofitboardsand organizations and encourageshis staff to do the same. "Weencourageour employees to volunteer their timeand resources within the communitiesFavorite TV show or movie: Two and aHalf Menand Analyze ThisMost admired person: Martin Luther King, Jr.Would liketodine with: Mahatma GandhiLife motto: “Follow your dreams and never give up!”Website: www.allenshariff.comFounded: 1993Employees: 130they liveand work in.We track volunteerservice hoursasakey performanceindicator within Allen &Shariff," he said.Within the organization, Shariff triesto cultivateanenvironment thatvaluesimprovement and growth. "There arethree themes," he said. "First, deliver bestvalue to each client on everyproject.Second, provide an environment whichfosterspersonal and professional growth.Third, manage by fact and implementaction plans to continuously improve."Shariff's toughest business decisionwasto"reduce staff in 2009," he said.His biggest professional loss wasclosingtheWashington, D.Coffice seven yearsago.Shariff's major professional win wasin "helping transformthe companyinto amulti-discipline international firm," hesaid. "Our projects have wonnumerousawards.Plus, we are making adifferencein our communities through our energyefficient, sustainable design, andconstruction practices."Shariff advises new CEOs to hirecarefully."Surround yourself with thevery best people, empowerthem and beaservant leader.Iwish Iwould havebeen more conscious of the wisdom ofbeing aservant leader earlier in mybusiness career," he said.Because Shariff and his fiancé sharecommon interests -running,biking,working out, playing golf,and dancing -striking awork/home balance isn'tdifficult for the CEO."We spend mostmornings and weekends togetherenjoying each other's companywhen Iam not traveling," he said. In order tohave agood relationship and balance,Shariff points to fivenecessaryelements:quality time, communication, respect,compromise, passion, and trust. n