Joe Mechlinski Named one of Maryland's Most Admired CEOs!

The eQ team is proud to share the good news that Joe was recently honored among other local CEOs as one of Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs by The Daily Record at an event on September 13, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency in the Baltimore Inner Harbor.

The Daily Record created the Most Admired CEOs award to recognize some of the most notably talented CEOs leading the state’s non-profit, for-profit, and public companies. The winners were selected based on their demonstration of strong leadership, integrity, values, vision, commitment to excellence, financial performance and ongoing commitment to their communities and diversity.

"The Daily Record is proud to honor the winners of the 2012 Most Admired CEOs award for the outstanding accomplishments they have made and the leadership they have shown professionally and in their communities. The recipients demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and have made Maryland a better place to live through their dedicated leadership and their ability to turn visions into reality." said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, publisher of The Daily Record.

VP of Operations & Partner, Misti Aaronson, who has worked with Joe for almost seven years, says what makes her boss extraordinary is “his ability to collaborate in creative endeavors, innovate, inspire and contribute without dominating any undertaking. Joe exemplifies the quality of an outstanding, dedicated leader, who possesses personal integrity and a thoughtful communicative style. I am an ardent admirer of his giving spirit, creative talents and gifts, as well as the poise he radiates, no matter how demanding or pressing the situation.”

Joe co-founded entreQuest at age 23 and within five years, he built it into a thriving multi-million-dollar consulting practice that continues to grow. After 11 years, the organization continues to help companies understand their value, their story, and how to build relationships with their customers – something we at entreQuest refer to as a “giving a remarkable experience.”

“I am beyond grateful and humbled to have received such a wonderful honor,” said Joe. “I’m especially honored that the nomination came from my team, they really are the best in the world! I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without them!”