About Me
I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from University of Colorado-Boulder in 1988. Since then I have had a wide variety of technical writing assignments, as both a salaried employee and contract writer. While I have worked as tech writer for the software design industry and a journalist for print news media, my first love is to partner directly with clients working in the environmental, renewable energy and agricultural sciences.
I particularly enjoy seeing complex information not only shared successfully to various audiences, but then put to good use in various ways. I have had that opportunity with many of my assignments, where my work benefitted not only my clients, but also their customers. That sort of win-win arrangement is the holy grail of freelance writing.
My specialties include:
- organic/regenerative agriculture
- sustainable forestry
- natural resource management and wildlife conservation
- pollution control, mitigation and remediation
- renewable energy methods, equipment and applications, both residential and commercial
- electric vehicle (EV) topics
- water quality and wastewater management
My professional experiences have also included:
- the mortgage lending industry
- software support and computer programming
- satellite imagery interpretation
- robotics, GPS locators and geolocation
- nutrition, health, wellness and exercise topics
When I'm not writing, I enjoy amateur radio, general aviation, restoring old cars and tractors, triathlon sports, hiking, and gardening.
Recent Projects
Website Renovation:
Excerpt:
"First 1-100 mAh Rechargeable Solid-State Lithium Microbattery
A Better Battery for a Smarter, More Sustainable World.
Ensurge is enabling a new generation of wearables, hearables and energy harvesting IoT connected devices."
Sustainable Business Profile:
Aquaculture Companies Seek Profitability Through Sustainability
Virginia Economic Review, 2nd Quarter 2023 issue, pages 36-43
Excerpt:
"In 2001, when cousins Ryan and Travix Croxton took over their family's 100-year-old oyster bed leases on Virginia's Middle Peninsula, the Commonwealth's oyster industry was on life support. The traditional harvest method of dredging the floors of bays and estuaries had left waterways oxygen-poor and clogged with silt, and the region's native oyster, the Eastern oyster, seemed bound for the endangered species list. Contemporary estimates placed the species at barely 1% of its historic population."
Business Improvements Report:
Make The Most Of Your Parking Lot with Renewable Energy
Excerpt:
"Owners of companies and facilities managers are eager to maximize the potential of their buildings, however, they may be overlooking a valuable resource: the parking lot. The parking lot, which may initially be unappealing and costly, has the potential to become a valuable asset for the company. How can this transformation occur?
By incorporating electric vehicle (EV) chargers and solar panels into the parking lot infrastructure, you can unlock the otherwise untapped potential of your parking lots."
Business Improvements Case Study:
Paying for Multifamily Utility Upgrades and Amenities
Excerpt:
"Owners and property managers of multifamily properties want to save money where possible and are now turning to smart appliances and energy-efficient upgrades to reduce monthly energy costs, as well as increasing revenue through the addition of EV charging stations as an amenity.
Before making these changes, it’s important to consider the cost of upgrades and determine what benefits you hope to gain."
Website FAQs:
Excerpt: Can heat pumps work for an entire house or business?
"The degree to which a heat pump can fulfill your needs at your home or business depends on its rating, whether it has a ducted or ductless air source (or ground source), the climate in your area, and the size of your home. A heat pump is rated according to its Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER). Modern heat pumps have better coil designs and compressors, improved motors, and highly efficient fans, meaning excellent SEER ratings, high efficiency, and the ability to heat your home even when temperatures are below freezing."
EV White Paper:
Best Charging Options for your EV
Excerpt: "Are you new to the world of EVs, and not quite sure about all the terms, the practices, and the how-to's? This article will help introduce you to different kinds of EVs, different kinds of chargers, and how you can keep your EV on the road as cost-effectively as possible."
White Paper PDF:
Excerpt: "What are the benefits of becoming a member of the circular economy? The Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production lists these 10 benefits for any given business which makes the shift..."
Earlier Samples
