Tom grew up on a farm outside of St. Louis, MO and earned a Bachelors of Architecture from Virginia Tech in 1997. Early on he was drawn to the design/build process, and in the years following graduation he focused on experiences that would develop and strengthen his work as both a designer and a builder/craftsman. From working in architecture firms and in the building trades in Chicago, Vermont and Asheville, Tom has built a great depth of knowledge in both design and construction. He enjoys integrating the two whether working on architectural drawings, building furniture or swinging a hammer framing… Tom is a licensed general contractor in NC, instructor at Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Vermont and loves being outside designing, building, or doing just about anything.