Tom is a self-described “development guy” everything can be improved and everything is an experiment.
“I am very interested in both the aesthetic and technical aspects of everything that surrounds us.”
“I began my self-directed shoe making apprenticeship in 2006 and have completed six workshops in the Craft of Shoe Making.” His works combine traditional and modern techniques.
Early on Tom concentrated on more Theatrical women’s shoes but has more recently taken to the challenge men’s shoes and sandals.
Professional Experience
Tom received his BFA Crafts from The College for Creative Studies in 2002 while employed full time at Chrysler Corp.
He retired from Chrysler in 2014 after 28 years in Advanced Vehicle Engineering.
In addition to shoes Tom is also making Hand Tools for traditional shoe & boot makers. He is making several tools of his own design and are made by no one else.
Shoes are both an esthetic and an engineering challenge; Tom’s unique background suits the task with his many years spent in the Product Design, Product Development, and Advanced Engineering, at Chrysler. “It’s about taking the goals of the Designer and turning them into reality.”
