Jake Wycoff

Communications director, Commonwealth Adoptions International

Age: 30

Community involvement: United Way, Young Leaders Society, steering committee; Volunteer Center of Southern Arizona, board; Tucson Urban League Young Professionals; Junior Achievement; Glassman Foundation South of 45 Club

Book on your bedside table: The Catcher in the Rye. I've had this copy since high school, and anytime I've had a trying time in my life, I turn to it. I've probably read it 20 times. It's one of the first books that have really touched me.

Best advice you've received: Never let money guide your career.

You attribute your success to: Community service. Any success I've had is through the connections, friendships and relationships I've made through serving my community.

A word from the nominator: "Rather than sit back and wait, or hesitate because he hasn't done something before, (Jake) jumps right in and learns how to do the job." - Ellen Hargis, president and CEO, Volunteer Center of Southern Arizona