About the Writer

Writer and entrepreneur, CJ Kocher, lives and works in a  little city on the Lake Michigan shore. A strong believer in the importance of giving, CJ is thrilled to be a part of CatchBlue.

 

Real Life Work Experience

Non-profit organizations

Profitable small business

A think tank

The Michigan Legislature

Government agencies

Advocacy groups

And a fascinating year vaccinating cattle

 

The diplomas say

Masters Degree in Public Administration, Western Michigan University

Bachelors Degree in Political Science, University of Minnesota

  

Topics CJ has studied, written about and presented workshops on

The Benefits of Giving

Cheap and Nearly Free Marketing Methods

Creativity and Wellness

Living Well on Less

Becoming Debt-Free the Dependable Way

  

Favorites

Yellow No. 2 pencils

Lake Michigan

1970s rock

Three alarm hot sauce

Making lists