Writing and photography samples
Here are three examples of recent articles written by Robert L. Roach. They include photographs taken by him. Click on the links to see PDF copies of the articles.
Alter NRG is the focus of this sample of both analyzing an investment opportunity and writing this type of article. The story was also crafted to follow a particular company’s writing style.
This award-winning article explores the workings of a regional economy in a reader-friendly overview and survey. Its size and operations are different than many assume.
Winner, APEX Award of Excellence, 2009: Financial and Investment Writing.
The award-winning series exposed the proposed destruction of nine buildings with historical, cultural and architectural design significance. It also recognized the importance of building a facility that would have destroyed those buildings. And it outlined a possible resolution that addressed the needs of both sides in what was part of a ongoing, decades-long debate.
The series showed that alternate building designs or site planning would protect the existing buildings while providing the needed new faciity. The sample is article one of a two-part series.
Winner, APEX Award of Excellence, 2009: News Series Writing.
Stronghold Data serves hundreds of business customers, helping them prevent data loss from natural disasters or human error. The company is poised to begin a high-tech global outreach.
In-depth look at the career of sports artist Ted Watts. Mr. Watts said he was "impressed by the fact that you homed in on 'how' I do things, both as an artist and a businessman."
Conversation and insights into Crossland Construction Co. and one of their construction superintendents, Chuck Haake.
A survey of regional construction looks at what is being built at six higher education campuses.