Who Is Gregg?

A diverse background in editing, writing, and marketing—coupled with management and internal communications experience—makes me an asset to any organization. I have the ability to write and edit copy, blogs, articles, and features, all while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines.

 

My bag of life adventures overflows with hard work, fun times, and near-death experiences. I spent my youth chasing a fuzzy, yellow tennis ball, first around the Midwest and then around the world. I followed bands across the US and beyond. I put hiking boots to trails in National Parks throughout the West. I’ve built houses, from doll to chicken to people. I’ve interviewed famous artists, politicians, and regular folks looking to tell their story.

 

I’ve crashed in icy multi-car pile ups, hunkered down during roaring tornadoes, and walked too far in search of water. I’ve saved drowning kids, hurt skiers, and lost hikers.

 

I either regret everything or nothing at all, depending upon the day.

EDITOR & WRITER, BASED IN BEND, OREGON 

2007 – PRESENT

Freelance editor and writer for a wide range of online and print magazines; including Editor of Bend Lifestyle Magazine with 70,000 readership. I maintain a professional relationship with publications and write with a strict adherence to deadlines. I work closely with editors to help curate editorial calendars. 

MARKETING & PARTNER SALES DIRECTOR

4 PEAKS PRESENTS — BEND, OREGON  2009 – 2020

Responsibilities include all marketing, writing, editing, and partner relations for a music promotions company. Job entails internal and external communications coordination with advertising, partner relations, band relations, media, and social media. Business has transformed into including online events and information portals. My main job was to ensure all communication (internal and external) maintained a professional tone and stuck to mandated talking points.

AUTHOR, BASED IN BEND, OREGON

The Many Lives & Four Tragic Deaths of Miguel Jones de la Fortuna

Place of White Earth due to release in 2023.

FREELANCE BUSINESS WRITER

Writer – Long and short form writing National-audience article creation Employee biographies SEO-focused web content Promotional writing through social media, online & print publications

 

Editor – Editing Feature writing Internal communication Monthly calendar management Audio/Video editing

 

Nonprofit Management – Executive hiring Strategic Planning Budget creation Staff & Volunteer Handbook creation

Musican

Songwriter

Guitars

Keys

Vocals

NONPROFIT WORK

KPOV 88.9FM, DJ (2007 – 2023)  Vice President of Board (2021).

Commute Options, Board Chair

(2015 – 2020).

Deschutes County Search & Rescue (2010 – 2016)

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY BACHELOR OF ARTS, ENGLISH

INTERESTS

Music – I am a current gigging musician (guitar, keys, vocals).

Cycling – I average over 2000 miles of cycling each year between road and mountain biking. I am also an avid bike commuter, passionate about alternative transportation.

Skiing – I am a Nordic and backcountry skier who prefers to earn his turns.

Camping – I am a all-season backcountry camper with experience on the Pacific Crest Trail and in most of the National Parks in the West.

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Talk to me

Have any questions? I am always open to talk about your business, new projects, creative opportunities, and how I can help you.