Everyone leaves a bit of themselves with everyone they meet.  Each of us makes our mark on other individuals whether we are conscious of this or not.  Some people just do it with bigger, better and with more style. As I sit across from this accomplished woman I am already trying to think of ways to condense her experience into something less than a novel big enough to break your toe.  Inspired by the Kennedy era and values of giving and service, Margi Vanderhye already has a legacy of service and accomplishments.  1.  What brought you to McLean? McLean has the small town, midwesterny feel to …

Greg Dunn, president, Destination Fitness in the Langley Shopping Center. He has an  infectious smile and enthusiasm for life.  His interests have always revolved around athletics, so his work as a personal trainer was an easy and natural fit. His training studio constantly rings with laughter as he drills clients of all ages through fast paced sets of excercises. About Greg Dunn: He has always worked in the fitness industry. He played sports as a child and all the way through college. His personal fitness hobbies are running and cycling. He is a New Jersey native. (Please don't hold Snooki …

McLean resident Shobila Kali began her American journey by coming to the U.S. in 2007.  Taking an accelerated class load, she received her Masters Degree from Polytechnic Institute in Brooklyn New York.   In 2008, she took over ownership of Ripple Korp, an IT consulting and manpower firm in McLean. Kobali continutes here deep compassion and commitment to those still living in India.  She is a Director of 5th Pillar, a human rights organization dedicated to eradicating the bribery system that currently exists in India.   5th Pillar brings lawsuits on behalf of citizens against official …

Greg Lubin is a second generation portrait artist in McLean.  His philanthropic work includes fundraising for multiple local charities and mentoring young people coping with childhood cancer.  Lubin is a cancer survivor. Greg Lubin, son of  photographer, Jeff Lubin, as a teenager, he fell in love with film. He worked in the film industry for two years before coming to work for the family business.  When asked what prompted him to follow in his fathers footsteps he simply said "Because I'm really good at it." Having worked for the Lubin family for the past few years, I've had the opportunity …

I once read somewhere that contrary to what we see on the news, most people get up every day and try to be the best people they can be.  Jack Goehring is certainly one of those people who make me believe this is true. Jack Goehring lll (aka Jack-the-Ripper) graduated from George Washington University School of Law in 1968. Then he went to Vietnam as a U.S. Army Captain and graduate of JFK School for Special Warfare.  When he returned home, the practice of law no longer appealed to him.  He went back to the roots of his childhood in working with trees.  In a lucky break as a war veteran, he …

 This is  a new column --- Meet Your Neighbor. We have fascinating neighbors here in McLean and we want to introduce them to our other neighbors. If you would like to nominate a neighbor for us to profile, please email our columnist Heather Maier. Mehni Hosseini, Hermitage Design Gallery, 6831 Tennyson Drive. Hermitage Design & Gallery is located in the McLean Commerce Center at the corner of Chain Bridge Road and Tennyson Drive. The gallery features artwork by both local and international artists. It also offers framing and expert restoration services. Antique furniture, art and …

Today McLean Patch starts a new column --- Meet Your Neighbor. We have fascinating neighbors here in McLean and we want to introduce them to our other neighbors. If you would like to nominate a neighbor for us to profile please email our columnist Heather Maier.   Lara Stuckey, Owner/Head Designer Fluffy Thoughts Cakes  1.  How long have you been in McLean? I've lived here all of my life.  I went to St. Johns Elementary, Cooper Middle School and Langley High school.  I went to school and became a psychologist, practiced for six years, and spent most of that time baking in the evening for …