Published Work

Below is a list of articles I've written that have been published in various locations. Clink on any link to continue to the full story! Remember, I also copy edit for NRRTS Directions on a contributory basis. Archives and more information on NRRTS can be found here.


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Elected to Success: Originally published for the National Oil & Lube News website in December 2010. A small town lube owner makes his own way and rises to success in the political world.

Promoting Your Lube: Websites: Originally published for National Oil & Lube News in December 2010. Learn how to promote your lube through personal website marketing.

Moving On Up: One Man's Story of Climbing the Fast Lube Ladder: Originally published for National Oil & Lube News in November 2010. Learn one man's story of climbing the lube ladder from the very bottom to the very top.

Lubbock Residents Can Find Place at Tech, Too: Originally published for Texas Tech Today on November 15, 2010. A quick look into Texas Tech's recruitment efforts where students originally from the Lubbock area are concerned.


Big Woman on Campus: A Conversation With Leanne Stump, AOCA's First Female Exec Director: Originally published for National Oil & Lube News in November 2010. Learn about the challenges Leanne faces as a female in a male dominated industry.


Tech, Others Offer Cyber Bullying Counseling: Originally published for Texas Tech Today on October 18, 2010. Upon a recent increase in GLBT suicides due to cyber bullying, Texas Tech and other Lubbock organizations want victims to know help is available.


Students With Disabilities Can Find Success Despite Obstacles: Originally published for Texas Tech Today on October 2, 2010; written in collaboration with Hannah Cruz. The Student Disability Services office at Texas Tech offers support for students coping with disabilities. Students Logan Lamberth and Drew Graham share their stories.


LOF-Xpress: A Fast Lube Fit for the Jetsons: Originally published for National Oil & Lube News in October 2010. Learn about lube owner, Ted Sage's, vision for a fast lube where customers get exactly what they want.


For the Record: Originally published for VehicleMD in May 2010. Learn how keeping a record of your car's check-ups is similar to keeping a record of your finances! Select the May 2010 issue and turn to page 20 for the full story.


Capitalizing on a Maximum Opportunity: Originally published for National Oil & Lube News in April 2010. Mike Shell discovers what it's like to become your own competition.


Holding Steady, Staying Close: Originally published for National Oil & Lube News in April 2010. Mike Leach -- not that one! -- and his father refuse to let go of their dreams after losing the lease on the shop they ran for almost 20 years.


Transfer Student Enrollment Increases: Originally published for The Daily Toreador on November 12, 2009. Texas Tech's Fall enrollment increases across all boards, including transfers. Take a glimpse at the experience of a transfer student.