Magazine Articles

Jackson Magazine

I was the editor of Jackson Magazine from 2008-2011. After I moved away from the community, I became a freelance contributor from 2021-present. The magazine features positively-focused stories on the Jackson, Michigan business community.

2022 Best of Jackson: Best Homemade Macaroni & Cheese, March 2022Download
Jim Winter Auto Group: Electric vehicles drive the future for local dealership, Nov 2021Download
RTC Enviro Fab Expands Nationwide, Oct 2021Download
Pizza Perfection: Klavon’s Pizzeria & Pub serves up a feast for the senses, March 2011Download
Old World Values: Self-reliance forms the basis for entrepreneurship, Feb. 2011Download
Investing in the Community: Giving back propels The Augustine Group’s success, Dec. 2010Download
Secrets of Active People: Enjoyment is at the top of the list, April 2010Download

The Review magazine

I was the editor of the Michigan Municipal League’s magazine, The Review, from 2016-2021. Below are some of the articles I wrote for the magazine. To view more issues, please visit the Michigan Municipal League website.

Gender Diversity: Amplifying Women’s Roles in the Workplace, The Review Jan-Feb 2021Download
Local Perspective: Local Leaders Take Their Seats in Lansing, The Review March-Apr 2019Download
Fraser: 2018 Community Excellence Award Winner, The Review Jan-Feb 2019Download
Hudsonville: 2017 Community Excellence Award Winner, The Review Jan-Feb 2018Download
Beaverton 2016 CEA Winner, The Review Jan-Feb 2017Download
Westland City Hall, The Review Jan-Feb 2016Download
Niles Vacant to Vibrant, The Review July-Aug 2016Download
Generate Sturgis, The Review May-June 2016Download
Sebewaing Gigabit Community, The Review July-Aug 2015Download

Eastern Magazine (formerly Exemplar)

I was a contributor to Eastern Magazine, Eastern Michigan University’s alumni magazine.

Fall 2009

Winter 2009

Winter 2007

  • Flanagan: Brain power to fuel state
  • Scholarship recipients
  • Center of attention
  • Poets to spit at EMU slam
  • Appetite for success
  • I came, I saw, I ordered, I ate
  • Memories abound for Class of 1956
  • EMU Athletic Hall of Fame benefiting from work of E-Club Alumni Chapter
  • Losing weight was never easier
  • Wisdom beyond his years

Spring 2007

  • A league of their own
  • O Happy Day
  • Yankee soars with Eastern as co-pilot
  • In the event of marketing, call Bitonti
  • Forensic artist is drawn to action