About Tom

According to Tom, his past isn't nearly as interesting as where he finds himself today. When asked about his professional background, Tom brushes aside his earlier accomplishments as if they were of no importance.  However, many would be surprised to learn that Tom co-founded one of the first Internet ISP's in the country in 1993 and was an Internet consultant for years after the dot-com bubble burst.  Along with his beautiful wife and partner Lori, they authored "The Complete Small Business Internet Guide" that was published by Macmillan. This was one of the first important Internet books to gain attention by the media and the business community. Prior to that, he spent almost two decades in the wireless communications business, attended College of the Albemarle in NC and is a Vietnam Navy veteran. 

Like the rest of us, Tom worked to produce an income and raise his family, but his extracurricular activities of building furniture, metalworking, painting and carving continued to be his underlying passion. Few of us stay obsessed with a hobby for thirty years, but Tom has been crafting one-of-a-kind creations and selling them through stores and word of mouth for almost three decades.  Shown below are a few pictures of some of his wide-ranging work.

A Few Examples of Tom's Proficiency

A reproduction Queen Anne secretary in mahogany was made in the late 70's.

Sea Captain's chest of walnut with burl inlays. Brass hardware fashioned by hand. Note eagle hasp in center of chest.

Walnut pie crust table top. Early charcoal drawing.