Media Center

Press Resources for Reporters, Editors & Producers

This page is designed for working journalists who need fast, accurate information about Rivers & Roads Consulting, our work, and our leadership team. Everything here is structured to help you verify facts, request interviews, and access approved brand assets quickly — no hunting, no friction.

Media Contact

Sam Shoge

Partner, Rivers & Roads Consulting

For interview requests, on-background conversations, commentary, or event/speaking inquiries, please contact Sam directly. He is the official spokesperson for Rivers & Roads.

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Fast Facts: Rivers & Roads at a Glance

Founded: 2021
Corporate Headquarters: Easton, MD
Core Service Areas: Nonprofits, Government, Education, Workforce Development, Community Development, Real Estate Strategy

Core Services:

Leadership & Capacity Building
Strategy & Planning
Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation
Change Management
Real Estate Strategy & Land Use

Signature Methodology: The Growth & Clarity Plan (Discover → Design → Guide)
Brand Positioning: Helping leaders break free from the status quo and deliver bold results

Featured Media Coverage

A curated selection of notable mentions, interviews, and feature stories involving Rivers & Roads, its work, or its leadership.

[Chesapeake Bay Magazine] – Could Rock Hall be the Center of Marine Trades Workforce Solution? (April 24, 2025)
A new marine trades training study focuses on Rock Hall, Maryland, a town whose economy relies heavily on marinas. https://www.chesapeakebaymagazine.com/could-rock-hall-be-center-of-marine-trades-workforce-solution/

[The Daily Record] – Eastern Shore Study Assesses Marine Business Workforce Shortages (May 20, 2025)
The waterfront town of Rock Hall partnered on a study to evaluate the workforce development needs of marine-oriented businesses in the region. https://thedailyrecord.com/2025/05/20/rock-hall-marine-workforce-study/

[Cecil Whig] – Economic Impact Analysis Will Help Charlestown’s Future Growth (December 27, 2024)
As work continues for the new comprehensive plan, Charlestown officials recently released the results of an economic impact analysis, which was funded by the Upper Shore Regional Council.
https://www.cecildaily.com/news/economic-impact-analysis-will-help-charlestowns-future-growth/article_8aa78fba-c207-11ef-9b20-cb5442b777e7.html

[Conduit Street] – Queen Anne’s County to Launch Minority Entrepreneurship Training Accelerator (December 18, 2023)
Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development has announced the development of a Minority Entrepreneurship Training Accelerator (META). Program https://conduitstreet.mdcounties.org/2023/12/18/queen-annes-county-to-launch-minority-entrepreneurship-training-accelerator-meta-program/

Speaking & Commentary Topics

Our partners are available for interviews, expert analysis, and commentary on topics including:

Rural economic development
Nonprofit turnaround & organizational capacity
Strategic planning & execution
Local government operations and public-sector decision-making
Workforce & talent pipeline development
Community revitalization & Main Street transformation
Real estate strategy, land use, and adaptive reuse
Entrepreneurship ecosystems

For specific angles or rapid-turnaround commentary, please reach out directly to Sam.

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