About Joe
Joe Stone
I built my skill set around writing, editing, web design and project management. Along the way, I realized that freelancing suits me. I love having the flexibility to get out and enjoy the outdoors, usually with my Nikon in hand, as you can see from the photo at the top of the page. But I also love hanging out in my office creating content that helps people accomplish whatever it is they’re passionate about.
I guess it all started with those first 2 years of college. It took 3 semesters of calculus and physics to convince me that electrical engineering really wasn’t my thing. That’s when I switched to English, which turned out to be a natural fit, and I earned my bachelor’s degree in English at Texas A&M.
I earned my master’s degree after 2 years as a teaching assistant at the University of Tennessee. Just before graduation, I started working as a tech writer. Since then, I’ve done just about every type of writing and editing there is, including a 7-year stint doing environmental reports at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Once I got out into the real world, I realized that words are just one part of good communication, so I went back to UT part-time and studied graphic design. Learning how to convey and empower a message visually improved my communication skills, and it didn’t take long before I began putting my design skills to work in the new realm of web design.
As my career progressed, I found myself managing larger and larger projects, culminating in a job with a small engineering company in Colorado. As the project manager, I managed multi-million-dollar equipment installations, built the company’s first website, wrote the technical documentation, and created the software help files.
As I was transitioning away from that job, I founded Stone Media and started freelancing. That was in 2003, and since then, I’ve written and edited for magazines, newspapers and blogs; I’ve designed and managed websites and social media campaigns, edited books, written grant proposals, designed brochures and posters; and I’ve written and edited all types of business documents.
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As Colorado Headwaters moves forward with addressing the critical need to protect the headwaters of the Colorado’s major rivers, I want to express my appreciation for Joe Stone’s ability to bring this important matter to the forefront of Colorado’s Water Plan.
Joe’s ability to bring into focus the magnitude of these watersheds in relation to the overall hydrology of the river systems has allowed the public, elected officials, the ranching community, and cities to generate cutting-edge management for these critical water resources.
Joe did an excellent job of researching and developing both the ecological and economic importance of wetlands to forest ecosystems in the White River National Forest, where vital water resources are threatened by industrial development.
The graphic design and information presented throughout the Colorado Headwaters website that Joe produced certainly provides the general public, the media and resource planners with a complete overview of a complex subject.
Joe was able to start with an abstract subject and completely generate the full story of wetlands ecology in a very brief period. Joe also made important contributions to developing the budget and milestones for our projects. I certainly look forward to working with Joe on future projects related to the environment and climate change.
Jerry, President
Colorado Headwaters
Joe is great to work with. His in-depth knowledge and strong interpersonal skills make him an excellent communicator and an amazing collaborator. Joe has a unique ability to communicate complex topics in a digestible way, while connecting with others to ensure the relationship is genuine and mutually beneficial. His writing and communication is effective, professional, and relatable. Our community-led effort would not have been possible without his skills, expertise and humor.
Katie, Policy and Planning Specialist
The Wilderness Society
Over the past 9 years, I’ve worked with Joe on multiple projects involving natural resources, especially water, which is a complicated subject in Colorado. Throughout this time, Joe has demonstrated a thorough understanding of complex subject matter, a solid work ethic, and the utmost professionalism.
What I appreciate most about Joe’s work is that he is able to write about important, complex issues in a way that the general public can understand. I’ve worked with other writers and been interviewed by writers for articles, and Joe is one of the only writers who always gets the information right. I highly recommend Joe for any writing project, especially projects that require a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Chelsey, Executive Director
Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative
Having worked with Joe to produce two books, several magazine articles and a website, I can attest to his knowledge, talent and professionalism. Joe is an excellent writer and editor with exceptionally high standards for quality writing. His editing has been invaluable, and working with Joe also helped me improve my own writing skills. He’s a great writing coach.
In addition to Joe’s expertise in communication, he also demonstrated a level of compassion, understanding and integrity that made working with him a real joy. I highly recommend Joe for his diverse professional skill set as well as the quality of his character.