Alex Rough, a systems engineer, is a lifelong volunteer with local communities. Service to others is considered his highest privilege. As an environmental rights advocate, Alex served in the town of Herndon’s first sustainability committee and was the political chair of the Sierra Club’s Great Falls chapter. For the former, Alex helped organize Herndon’s first comprehensive energy and sustainable city plan. He currently serves on the Arlington County Climate Change, Energy, and Environment Commission and Eco Action Arlington board of directors.
Alex has been on the Gabriel Homes board since 2025 to help provide safe, productive environments for residents. His sibling has been a resident for over ten years, Alex has seen them flourish and grow independently since moving to Gabriel Homes. Alex’s favorite memories with his sibling have been seeing them make lifelong friends and compete in the Special Olympics.