Writing and photography samples
Here are a few 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. Other types of work samples are available upon request.
Chick-fil-A had a new store under construction locally. The article shares insights from its manager about the development of the restaurant and his career. National staff also discuss the impact of company philosophy and operating policies on the growth of the chain.
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.
A survey of regional construction looks at what is being built at six higher education campuses.
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.
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."
This story about Alter NRG was crafted to imitate a particular publishing company’s writing style, at its request. It is a sample of writing in this genre and of an investment opportunity analysis.
Conversation and insights into Crossland Construction Co. and one of their construction superintendents: Chuck Haake.