About Us

Founded in 2005, Stellar Text is the only full-service writing, editing, and training facility in the Quincy, IL area. In addition to serving businesses and individuals in the Tri-State Area of Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa, our staff has assisted clients worldwide.

Meet Our Stellar Staff
Mission Statement
Qualifications
Affiliations



Meet Our Stellar Staff

 

Steve Fricke, MBA, Company Founder

Work Experience

• Performed copywriting, business writing, technical writing, and editing for a variety of prominent companies
• Serviced many clients in book writing, editing, and training
• Possesses several years' experience teaching English and business courses

Education

• Master of Business Administration, with concentrations in marketing and management
• Bachelor of Arts in English

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Todd Saxton, MA

Work Experience

• Over ten years' experience teaching high school English
• Journalism advisor and layout/design editor for bi-weekly newsletter
• Designed course curricula and syllabi for English, creative writing, and drama classes

Education

• Master of Arts in English, with emphasis in writing
• Bachelor of Arts in English

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Chris Bevard, MA

Work Experience

• Highly experienced in proofreading and editing academic and business documents
• Developed and led creative writing workshops, and taught students in writing, research, and computer applications
• Skilled in graphic design and website development

Education

• Master of Arts in English, with emphasis in writing
• Bachelor of Arts in English

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Bill Echelbarger, MLS

Work Experience

• In 16 years with the Quincy Public Library, developed training programs and personally trained organization personnel
• Experienced in editing a variety of academic work, including dissertations, theses, and papers
• Highly knowledgeable in graphic design, website development, and many computer applications

Education

• Master of Library and Informational Science
• Bachelor of Arts in English

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Qualifications

All Stellar Text personnel are experts in their respective fields. Each of us has the qualifications and experience necessary to perform a wide variety of writing, editing, and training services for our clients.

To become a member of our team, candidates must demonstrate excellence in their professed skills. This is accomplished by interviewing, testing, and reviewing one's past educational and career achievements.

 

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Mission Statement

Stellar Text exists to provide affordable writing, editing, and training services of the highest quality, customized to each client, to both businesses and individuals.

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Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce

 

National Federation of Independent Business

 

Affiliations

Stellar Text believes in accountability, community involvement, and working together for the common good. To demonstrate our commitment to these important principles, our company has enjoyed membership in the following organizations:

Better Business Bureau Reliability Seal. Click here to verify Stellar Text's BBB Membership.  Better Business Bureau

Membership awarded March 2006. Online reliability awarded April 2006.

 

Quincy , IL Area Chamber of Commerce

Membership awarded 2005.

 

 

National Federation of Independent Business

Membership awarded 2005.

 

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