Writing, editing, research, marketing, media relations
About Me
Graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism
Extensive daily newspaper reporting experience, including at the Kansas City Star and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Expertise in writing about Health Care, Transportation, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business and Court coverage
Extensive media contacts
Awards
My reporting on the hospital industry was cited by SABEW, the Society of Business Editors and Writers, when it recognized the Kansas City Star business desk for general excellence in the 2008 Best in Business competition.
U.S. Small Business Administration Advocate of the Year Award, 1985.
Writing Samples
KC Business May 2012 Please see these pages in this issue:
The tables of contents (page 11) contains links to these items --
"Letter From the Editor: Rx for the Economy" - page 4
"Behind the Curtain: Investing in Better Health" - page 20
"Biomedical Research Expands Area Economy" - page 34
KC Business Apr 2012 Please see these pages in this issue:
The table of contents (page 7) contains links to these items --
"Letter From the Editor: It's Time to Get Going" - page 2
"Entrepreneur: Tenacity Trumps the Downturn" - page 21 "Ready to Start" - page 28
KC Business Mar 2012 Please see these pages in this issue:
The table of contents (page 9) contains links to these items --
"Letter From the Editor: Women in the Spotlight" - page 4
"Behind the Curtain: Breaking Old Standards" - page 20
"Entrepreneur: Drive Up for Italian Delights" - page 23
"Deal Maker: Prudent Expansion" - page 33
KC Business Feb 2012 Please see these pages in this issue:
The table of contents (page 7) contains links to these items --
"Letter From the Editor: Hats Off to Rising Stars" - page 2
"Behind the Curtain: A Hand Up For Rising Stars" - page 16
"Entrepreneur: Running On Infinite Energy" - page 19
"Bio Corner: A Nurturing Home" - page 53
KC Business Jan 2012 Please see these pages in this issue:
The table of contents (page 7) contains links to these items --
"Letter From the Editor: Kansas City's Wealthy Benefactors" - page 2
"Decision to Give" - page 38
KC Business Dec 2011 Please see these pages in thePDFof this issue:
"Letter From the Editor: Health Care Innovations" - page 4
"Regardless of Reform, Now's the Time to Act" - page 36
KC Business Nov 2011 Please see these pages in thePDFof this issue:
"Letter From the Editor: Nurturing Our Economic Future" - page 2
"Surging Ahead in Recognition: John Bluford of Truman Medical Centers" - page 27
"Building Businesses and Communities: Women and Minority Entrepreneurs" - page 28
KC Business Oct 2011 Please see these pages in thePDFof this issue:
"Letter From the Editor: All Aboard for Jobs" - page 4
"All Aboard: Railroad Education Fosters New Careers in a Growing Industry" - page 27
"Kansas City: Freight Power House on the Prairie" - page 36