Our Philosophy
Through decades of service in the most challenging and critical environments, a few truths continually emerge. Among those are: having a firm foundation, knowing where to turn in time of need for help, and the importance of passionately, creatively, and resolutely working to solve issues.
The ancient olive trees in the Garden of Gethsemane are considered the oldest in the world and have been witness to history’s most important events. They have stood through it all, and let us at The Gethsemane Group help stand with you and your organization.
“The thing that lies at the foundation of positive change is service to a fellow human being."
- Lech Walesa
Our Leadership
Alex Zemek
Founder and President
From the trading floor on Wall Street during September 11, 2001 to the deserts of Iraq, from international UN diplomatic negotiations to the halls of Congress, Mr. Zemek has led successful operations, managed human capital transformations, and budget planning in the billions. He also has served his local communities by coaching youth athletics, coordinating food drives, and fundraising efforts for school.
Mr. Zemek has a BA from Yale, MA from National Defense University, and completed the MIT executive program Seminar XXI.
Previous roles include:
Assistant Secretary (acting), U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Vice President, National Defense Industrial Association
Chief of Staff, U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security
Executive Director, U.S. National Commission for UNESCO
Director for Personnel (interim), Coalition Provisional Authority – Iraq
Legislative Fellow, U.S. Senate, Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs
Wall Street stock trader and registered representative
Intelligence Officer, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Alex Zemek
Founder and President
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience,
but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our Services
- Strategy development
- Financial planning
- Risk management
- Identity management and threat detection
- Legislative affairs and policy consultancy
- Research and analysis
- Human capital management
- International and domestic negotiations
- Marketing, and strategic communications
- Leadership, coaching, and organization integration
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow
by evading it today."
- Abraham Lincoln
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today."
- Abraham Lincoln