Independent Contractors

Looking for the right communications talent to help tell your story? Searching out the perfect talent to take your business to the next level? Look no further.

These Tucson chapter members offer a wide range of communications services on an independent/contract basis. Whether you call them consultants, contractors, freelancers or indies, you’ll find someone to help you with your short- and long-term communications projects.

Check for regular updates or contact Janni Lee Simner at janni@simner.com for referrals.

Elena Acoba, Writer
520-742-1979, acoba@dakotacom.net
2770 W. Camino Llano, Tucson, AZ 85742
With nearly 30 years of business and journalism writing and editing expertise, I reliably meet your needs for accurate, clear and engaging copy for your communications projects.

Marsha Baker, Writer and PR Consultant
Marsha Baker Communications, LLC
520-743-8503, marshabakercommunications@cox.net
3209 W Placita del Comienzo, Tucson, AZ 85745
Specializing in creative copy, feature writing, public relations and media relations. Helping companies and organizations achieve their goals through results-oriented advertising copy, well-defined public relations messages and skillful media relations. Clients include organizations and companies in the private and public sectors, as well as the media and advertising agencies.

Robert K (Bob) Berry, APR, Fellow PRSA
Senior Counselor, Kingdon-Nichols LLC
520-820-3498, kingdonnichols@comcast.net
www.employeecommunication.com
5272 West Sunrise Canyon Pl., Marana, AZ 85653
For over 30 years, Mr. Berry has partnered with clients to build market share, engage employees, members and donors, and design communication strategies that successfully impact the goals of the enterprise.

Kelsey Boettcher
C 701-871-0015. kelseyboettcher@hotmail.com
1500 Pusch Wilderness Dr., Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Detail-oriented freelance writer/editor specializing in feature stories, profiles, arts and entertainment, and travel writing.

Karen Dahood, Independent Writer
520-327-9545, kdahood@cox.net
2939 E. Third St., Tucson, AZ 86716
Composing and editing all forms of written communication as “the write hand of leadership.” Group work (e.g., case statements). Feature stories. Strong community relations skills.

Juleen Eichinger
Eichinger Communications LLC
520-731-2784, eichinger@hotmail.com
PO Box 18696, Tucson, AZ 85731
• Writing
• Proofreading
• Copyediting (Chicago and APA style)
• Manuscript editing (academic disciplines)
• Technical editing

Mark Flint, Mark Flint Media Consulting
520-299-9151, flintmedia@earthlink.net
6364 N. Camino Hermosillo, Tucson, AZ 85718
Twenty-two years of providing editing, writing and print production services for public and private sector clients.

Susan Green
520-577-1747,susansgreen@earthlink.net
5060 N. Via Condesa, Tucson, AZ 85718
After 15 years full-time in communications at the UA, I now free-lance (part-time) in writing, event planning, desktop publishing and illustration.

Susan Guerrero, Web Site Developer
C 520-990-4750, sguerrero5@earthlink.net
www.susanguerrero.com
17 years in writing, editing and public relations for healthcare organizations, associations, schools, government and nonprofit organizations. Bilingual in Spanish and English. University of Arizona Certified Webmaster.

Judy Nagle
520-546-1466, jmnagl@aol.com
6795 E Calle la Paz, #13207, Tucson, AZ 85715
A highly motivated communicator offering 20 years of experience in copywriting, promotion, advertising, editing and proofreading. Very dependable, detail oriented, able to meet deadlines.

Marilyn Pincus, Marilyn Pincus, Inc.
520-742-6699, MPscribe@aol.com
Marilyn Pincus is an author, ghostwriter, speaker and President of Marilyn Pincus, Inc. See: www.MarilynPincus.info for a brief biography. Call for a no-obligation consultation.

Julie Ray, Julie Ray Creative
520.891.8098, juliegraphics@gmail.com
www.julieraycreative.com
264 E. Congress, Tucson AZ 85701
Graphic designer Julie Ray will translate your ideas into high-impact visual imagery! Specializing in print media, services include logos, letterhead, brochures, event programs, and promotional flyers/postcards.

Martha Retallick, Western Sky Communications
520-690-1888, Retallick@Cox.net
www.WesternSkyCommunications.com
PO Box 43161, Tucson, AZ 85733
W e create websites that work for your organization. Each site is tailor-made, not only in how it looks, but in programming, e-commerce, audio and video, and marketing. Western Sky Communications is proud to be part of the IABC-Tucson website team.

Janni Simner, Writer
janni@simner.com, www.simner.com/chollabear
PMB 230, 5425 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85711
Specializing in science, medical and web writing. I'm also available to write business and marketing copy, articles, profiles, promotional materials and educational materials.

Paul Tumarkin, Barking Shelby Communications
520-777-7798, pkt@barkingshelby.com
www.barkingshelby.com
5330 S Civano Blvd., Tucson AZ 85747
With over 10 years of creative and strategic marketing and communications experience, Barking Shelby Communications provides copywriting, script writing, editing, concept development, marketing, and strategic consulting services.

Romi Carrell Wittman
520-403-2860, r.wittman@cox.net
Creative. Professional. On-time: This is my writing style. I have 12 years communications experience, including seven as a Tucson Citizen columnist. Choose me for your freelance writing needs.

Karen Wood, Editor@Large
520-888-8856, kbw1@comcast.net
340 E Hillcrest Pl., Tucson, AZ 85704
Twenty-five years' experience in writing and editing, specializing in medical writing, feature stories, manuscript editing, and University of Arizona copywriting.

IABC Tucson
Post Office Box 43262
Tucson, Arizona 85733-3262