Telling the Stories of
Northern Illinois
Decades of experience writing, speaking about, and listening to Rockford’s business leaders
and the people who will shape our city’s future
Communication, Collaboration, Advocacy
Serving the Northern Illinois Community through Communications & Community Actions
Professional Writing
Feature and Profiles
Highlighting business leaders and entrepreneurs in top local publications
Public Speaking
Large group presentations Celebrating emerging businesses Sports announcing
Leadership Development
Facilitating Leadership Rockford Creating Community Action groups
Youth Leadership presentations
Community Building
Networking
Connections building
Event planning and promotion
Project Management
Setting standards
Short- and long-term planning Communication and Marketing
Creative Explorations
Women’s Sports Announcer Podcast creator
Streaming gamer
Certified game judge
Game resource writer
Professional Writing
As seen in the Ipsen Knowledge Center, The Voice, Rock River Current, Rockford Register Star
Lead Writer – The Voice
Freelance Features
“Andrew has a love for the Rockford region and a wonderful ability to tell the stories of organizations and people. Andrew is a gifted writer with a talent to make complex issues simple and the mundane, but important, interesting.”
Caitlin Pusateri
President, Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce
Public Speaking
Keeping Crowds Interested and Engaged
Facilitator –
Leadership Rockford
- The Premiere Leadership Development Program in Rockford for more than 50 years
- Designed 2023 & 2024 Curriculum
- Organized Speakers for Panels
- Created Experiences for the Class
Public Advocacy
- Rockford Chamber Ribbon Cuttings
- Announcer for Rockford Rage
- Youth Leadership Development
- Emcee – Children’s Cancer Fundraiser
- Community Organizer: Friends of Beyer Stadium, Forest City Community Cup
